Kemberly Liles Rainney, PhD, LPC, LSATP
Hello, I'm Dr. Rainney, an African-American female, Army veteran here to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner. I have been providing mental health and substance abuse services for 28+ years. I am a wife and a mother of two adult sons.
I received my Associates degree while serving in the Army in Germany from the University of Maryland, Upon my honorable discharge I attended Virginia State University and completed my bachelors degree in Sociology with honors. I decided to continue my education at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University earning my Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a concentration in Addictions. Later in my career I decided to return to school to get a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, graduating in 2018.
I provide individual counseling, couples counseling, and group counseling. My theoretical approach is determined based on the rapport built with the clients to determine the best approach. I am here to help facilitate and guide my clients to a positive outcome.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Blended family issues, Codependency, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Military and veterans issues, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701002907
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She is very thoughtful and easy to speak to about difficult issues
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Kemberly for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I feel like Dr. Rainney really understands me. I never feel judged. She always makes me feel better, and makes me feel like things are going in a positive direction.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Kemberly for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's fabulous. Very caring and insightful.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Kemberly for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Rainney is the best therapist I’ve had to date. She asks me questions about the things she knows are bothering me the most, and gives me actionable things to do following our sessions. She’s relatable, kind and understanding. I highly recommend her!!
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Kemberly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Loving this experience!
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Kemberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Extremely useful.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Kemberly for 3 months on issues concerning anger management