Kennedy Fipps, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Kennedy Fipps

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
1 years in practice

I am a warm, accepting, and compassionate provider who supports the various intersectional and diverse identities individuals hold.

Welcome! Intentionality and authenticity are most important to me as a therapist. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for clients to become better attuned to themselves and their needs. My background in substance use, life transitions, LGBTQ+ community work, and religious trauma has offered me an array of experiences working with clients with diverse identities, various goals, and life challenges which have shaped who they are. Self-compassion, emotional exploration, and values identification are effective tools I use with clients to promote growth and discovery. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach to best meet clients needs. I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as ACT, DBT, self-compassion, and somatic attunement to support college students in virtual and in-office sessions. I am a firm believer that the power of one's story can be used to develop self-love & confidence. Your story matters! Taking that first step to ask for support can be challenging. If you are interested in finding support through therapy, please reach out. I am here to support you, no matter what the circumstances are. You deserve to feel heard and seen!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanLesbianPansexualQueerUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
12:00 pm 6:00 pm
Mon
4:30 pm 8:30 pm
Tue
3:30 pm 8:30 pm
Wed
4:30 pm 8:30 pm
Thu
3:30 pm 8:30 pm
Fri
4:30 pm 8:30 pm
Sat
12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • College and School Placement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • People in the foster care system
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Location

  • Allison Grubbs and Associates

    Office Building

    111 Brooks AvenueRaleigh, NC 27607

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Service animals allowed
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$100 — $180per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSWA

    North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

    P020578, North Carolina

  • LCSW

    North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

    C006872, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Birth Doula

    DONA International

  • Mood Disorders and Advanced Psychotherapy

    Postpartum Support International

  • Certified Allyship for LGBTQ+ Youth Educator

    North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

    Qualified youth allyship educator for other educators!

Education

  • North Carolina State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2024

    I studied the impact of perinatal mental health care on underrepresented populations.

  • North Carolina State University

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 2023

    I received my Bachelors in Social Work from NC State in May 2023. I researched the intersectionality of religious practices and the LGBTQ+ community.

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