Meet Kenna

Kenna Mellinger, MFT

“Every individual and relationship is unique and deserves the opportunity to feel supported through therapy.”

My aim is to assist you in navigating, processing, and better understanding yourself.  As a systematically trained therapist, I believe our relationships offer a crucial opportunity for personal growth. Helping clients foster self-love and strengthen their relationships is a goal I bring to the therapy space. Love, to me, is a multifaceted process. It involves turning towards one another, connecting, miscommunicating, and repairing, while also finding a deeper connection within us and with each other.

Who I work with:

I work with a diverse range of clients, but I especially enjoy working with couples.

Individual Therapy 

I work with individuals presenting with trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, infidelity, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I believe in working collaboratively to empower you to take an active role in your own growth and healing journey and to create a change in your life that provides happiness and fulfillment. 

Asking for help can sometimes be uncomfortable, but I will be here every step of the way. I use my authentic self and real-world experiences together with my clinical training in the therapy room to help you reach your goals. We work together to explore thoughts and feelings on current or past hardships, learn coping skills to foster a more balanced mindset and manage difficult feelings such as anxiety and sadness.

Couples Therapy 

I enjoy working with couples to help them navigate the complexities of their relationships. I help provide couples with tools to address communication issues, resolve conflicts, and enhance intimacy. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, kink/BDSM-affirming, and poly-friendly therapist, I provide a safe space and welcoming environment for clients of all identities and relationship styles.  In my approach, I value collaboration, direct communication, curiosity, and honesty. I believe that fostering healthy communication is essential for deepening connections and enhancing intimacy within relationships. I also believe in the importance of challenging our thought patterns and creating space for accepting our partner’s perspectives. By doing so, we foster healthier relationships and become more open to each other’s influence.

Together, we will navigate life's uncertainties, promote healthy communication, and build trust to address and heal from traumatic experiences.

My rate per 50 minute session is $120

Languages spoken:

English

I work with..

Individuals 

Couples 

Families 

Adolescents 

SPECIALIZATIONS:

Relationships 

Family Dynamics 

Infidelity

Trauma 

Life Transitions 

Anxiety 

Depression 

training & Education:

La Salle University

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Certifications:

Human Sexuality: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy 

Trained In…

Level 1 Gottman Method Therapy Training

For more information e-mail info@abetterlifetherapy.com.