- Practical coping strategies
- Addiction and trauma focus
- Strengths-based outlook
About Kenneth
Kenneth O'Hearn is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. He brings three years of formal therapy experience plus many years on the front lines of emergency care. He often meets people who are facing addiction, trauma, mood struggles, or acute stress and aims to offer steady, practical support.
Before counseling he spent 25 years as a board-certified paramedic. He also served 10 years in the United States Air Force. Those roles shaped his understanding of crisis, trauma, and how stress affects daily life. That background informs how he listens and responds in sessions.
He helps people working through addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as dissociation, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Kenneth emphasizes that clients are the experts on their lives and builds on existing strengths.
Sessions focus on practical strategies and straightforward conversation. He aims to help clients identify steps they can use between appointments. Kenneth offers a calm presence and encourages gradual progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide his work in plain, practical ways. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which focuses on recognizing how past stress and harm affect current reactions and relationships. This helps people who have experienced abuse, first responder stress, or post-traumatic stress by teaching ways to manage triggers and regain a sense of control.Another frequent emphasis is on addiction-informed strategies, which concentrate on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and planning for recovery steps. These techniques aim to reduce the hold of substance use and create clear, achievable goals for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kenneth collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He listens to what is working and adjusts plans so the work feels practical and achievable.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or offer sessions without travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide what will best fit your circumstances and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Kenneth works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also helps with related issues such as dissociation, attachment problems, guilt, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on steps clients can use between meetings. Kenneth emphasizes listening, building on strengths, and steady progress over time.
What professional background does he bring?
He has three years of formal therapy experience and prior experience as a board-certified paramedic and a decade of service in the United States Air Force. That background informs his approach to crisis and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and he practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.