Dr. Kemberly Rainney , LPC

Dr. Kemberly Liles Rainney, PhD, LPC, LSATP, brings a long history of service and clinical training to her work in mental health and substance abuse care. She is an African-American Army veteran who began her academic studies while stationed in Germany, earning an associate degree from the University of Maryland before completing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with honors at Virginia State University. She holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling with a concentration in Addictions from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, and she completed a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior in 2018.

Her professional credentials include LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LSATP, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner. Over more than 28 years of practice, she has provided a range of services addressing both mental health and substance use concerns. She offers individual counseling, couples work, and group therapy, shaping treatment strategies around the rapport formed with each person.

Dr. Rainney combines clinical education, lived experience as a veteran, and a practical focus on guiding clients toward positive outcomes. She is also a wife and the mother of two adult sons, and she draws on that life experience when supporting families and individuals through change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and perspectives, creating a supportive environment where the therapist listens closely and helps the individual explore feelings and choices; it is useful for issues like stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths to build immediate, achievable changes and can be helpful for goal-oriented work and short-term challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Rainney works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The therapist and client partner together to find what works best.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow continued support from different locations while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.