- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Rita
Rita Kenney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas and Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coaching. Rita also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Rita's early years in the Panama Canal Zone and her time in an international workplace shaped how she listens. She pays attention to cultural influences, family patterns, and the pressures people face at work. Her background in a large family and long exposure to family dynamics informs how she sees relationships and loss.
She draws on many years helping people manage anger, rebuild self-worth, and find purpose after traumatic or painful events. Rita talks through practical steps and coping strategies in clear, direct ways. She also supports people who want help with forgiveness, stronger communication, or stress from caregiving roles.
Rita welcomes clients with a variety of faith perspectives, including those who prefer a Christian viewpoint and those who do not follow any religion. She uses an approach that respects individual values and beliefs while addressing the emotional work at hand.
Her style suits someone who wants straightforward support for heavy feelings like guilt and shame, or for practical skills to handle grief and workplace stress. To begin, readers are invited to use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward practical change and emotional regulation. For trauma and post-traumatic stress, this often means processing painful memories at a pace the client can manage while building skills to reduce distress. For grief and loss, sessions focus on naming what was lost, finding ways to hold important memories, and creating daily routines that support adjustment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rita will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit best for their situation, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what helps and what does not, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not practical. It also supports consistent attendance for people juggling caregiving, work, or other responsibilities while they address feelings like guilt, shame, or ongoing stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem and coaching. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, communication, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through the emotions and helps people understand where those feelings come from. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce their impact on daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with individuals through loss, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and practices in Arkansas and Missouri.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.