Kenneth Breniman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 19 years in practice

Kenneth Breniman brings 19 years of clinical experience to his work as a licensed clinical social worker.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 22958 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1457651689 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Kenneth

Kenneth Breniman brings 19 years of clinical experience to his work as a licensed clinical social worker. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence for people wrestling with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns. Sessions are aimed at helping individuals name what hurts and find practical ways to move forward.

Kenneth focuses on how past experiences shape current struggles. He talks with clients about attachment patterns, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress to uncover sources of pain.

Background and approach

The emphasis is on understanding, not labeling, so people can make choices that fit their lives. He describes therapy as a blend of talk and body-aware approaches. Kenneth has explored psychology alongside yoga, sound work, death studies, and psychedelic integration, and he may draw on those ideas when appropriate.

Treatment plans are built around what the individual finds helpful at the time. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and practical. Kenneth works to create a brave space where feelings can be shared and experiments with change can begin.

He helps clients build skills for self-love, clearer communication, and better stress management. People who seek him out often want careful listening paired with down-to-earth tools. Kenneth practices in California and frames his work around real-life goals like coping with loss, reducing anxiety, and repairing difficult relationship patterns.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches for online healing and practical change

Kenneth often blends talk-based work with body-informed methods. One approach he uses is reflective talk therapy that helps people trace how past relationships shape current stress and communication patterns. This approach helps with anxiety, attachment difficulties, and ongoing relationship strain.

He also draws on somatic-informed ideas that bring attention to the body's signals. These practices can help when trauma, grief, or anxiety show up as physical tension or overwhelm and provide simple skills to calm the nervous system in daily life.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of therapy. Kenneth works collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person’s goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needs change so you remain an active partner in deciding what helps.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are available for shorter check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care and to keep therapy integrated with everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Kenneth works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT related concerns. He also focuses on self esteem, attachment issues, communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He combines careful listening with practical steps people can try between sessions. Expect conversations about past patterns alongside gentle exploration of body-focused ideas and meaning-making.

How long has he practiced clinically?

He has 19 years of clinical work experience as a licensed clinician, bringing long-term perspective to common problems like anxiety and grief.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.

In which languages can I work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I meet by video or message?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for online therapy.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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