About Kenny
Kenny Knittle LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counseling PA License Number: PC012558
National Board Certified Counselor Number: 983486
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Education:
- MA Clinical Counseling and Mental Health Kutztown University
- BS Psychology Penn State University
- AA Criminal Justice Lehigh Carbon Community College
Post-Graduate Continuing Education in Counseling:
- Beck Institute Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Medical Problems
- Beck Institute CBT for Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Certification (C-SSRS)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Certification (SBIRT)
- Drexel University Motivational Interviewing Certification
- Drexel University Trauma Informed Care Certification Course
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional Course
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
Coaching Certifications & Training
- USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
- Physiology of the Youth and Junior Athlete
- USA Soccer F License
- Blue Mountain HS Varsity Swim Coach
- Sports Psychology: Strategies for Life Balance and Peak Performance
Racing Highlights:
- Ironman Maryland 140.6
- IM Atlantic City 70.3
- IM Happy Valley 70.3
- Musselman Double Mussel 70.3/Sprint
- REV3 Pocono 70.3
- LVHN Marathon (2-time finisher)
- Steamtown Marathon
- Marine Corps Marathon
- Pittsburgh Marathon (2-Time Finisher)
Counseling Areas of Focus
Experience and Expertise
Kenny works with clients ranging from 12-adult and also specializes working with student athletes in high school and college. He has worked in a variety of mental health roles ranging from partial hospitalization, community based mental health and as an associate in a group private practice. Kenny has received additional training in sports performance, trauma, integrated health and anxiety. He has also trained at the Beck Institute for additional training on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. He has experience working with ages twelve to adult with a variety of mental health concerns.
Kenny has worked as a individual counselor, group facilitator and has done teaching and speaking engagements. He enjoys incorporating a variety of his client's interests into session to help develop healthy growth and build on their strengths.
Approach
Kenny uses a variety of approaches in session. He has been trained in several styles of psychotherapy such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Positive Psychology and is trauma informed. Kenny uses an individualized approach and don't be surprised if he sprinkles in humor and uses pop-culture references in his sessions!
About Dozer
Dozer
Professional Right Hand Man & VP of Barking
Education:
- Wagging Tails Diploma
- Guard Dog University
Additional Training
- Pavlov Behavioral Training for food
- Squeak Toy Play Therapy
- Sunbeam Napping & Mindfulness