Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of experience offering steady, practical help for people facing emotional strain.

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License LW 00005876 · Washington Expires August 2026
NPI 1659045086 · national registry
Experience and languages 40+ years in practice English

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About Kenneth

Kenneth (Ken) Halvorson is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of experience offering steady, practical help for people facing emotional strain. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Ken listens carefully and helps clients find clearer ways to handle day-to-day challenges.

He uses approaches that include the Gottman Method and psychodynamic therapy to guide conversations about relationships and personal patterns. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and coping with family-related issues like blended households and fatherhood concerns.

Background and approach

Ken also works with people navigating aging and geriatric matters, social anxiety, and attention-deficit challenges. Ken often combines short-term problem solving with deeper reflection on how past experiences shape current behavior. That might mean practicing new ways to speak with a loved one, mapping how old family patterns repeat, or developing routines to reduce anxiety.

He aims for simple, actionable steps a person can try between sessions. People who prefer faith-informed support can bring those concerns into therapy; Ken respects clients with other beliefs or no faith. He also has experience supporting those facing compassion fatigue and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse.

Ken adapts the pace of work to what each person needs. Ken practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging so people can choose the format that fits their life.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Credentials

LICSW (Washington): License LW 00005876 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1659045086 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kenneth names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Gottman Method focuses on communication habits and practical skills that improve interaction patterns. Online sessions can include guided conversations, skill practice, and feedback to help people notice and change unhelpful ways of relating.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early relationships and life experiences shape current feelings and behavior. In virtual sessions the work often involves discussing patterns, memories, and repeated reactions to help people gain insight and make different choices.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Ken works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He will discuss whether skill-focused work, deeper exploration, or a mix makes the most sense and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel similar to in-person work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when video isn’t practical. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or quick problem solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping continuity of care.

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Frequently asked

What problems does Ken commonly address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and adjustment to life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

Ken mixes practical problem solving with deeper reflection on life patterns. Expect straightforward conversation and exercises to try between sessions.

How long has he practiced?

He has forty years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds a LICSW credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located within applicable jurisdictions.

What session formats does he use?

Ken offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do I start a session with him?

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