About Breaking Free, LLC

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children.

My passion is to help those in pain by counseling those in need with a humble and non-judgmental heart, and working with couples who want to better their relationship. Counseling couples is my specialty. I can help you in finding relief or recovery from the impact of the following: relational problems in the family or couples, abuse, violence or other traumatic experiences or loss, anguish or nerves, depression, behavioral or learning problems, eating disorders, chronic pains, different addictions, mental health disorders; and many more. What is most important for healing is the therapeutic relationship we build together.

Specific specialties I work with are: Marital or Relationship Issues-rebuilding healthy communication, resolving conflict and improving intimacy., Family issues related to separation or divorce, Specialized counseling for victims of physical, psychological or sexual abuse, Problems related to career or workplace frustration.

Ken was born and raised in northern Illinois and has travelled throughout much of the country and several foreign nations since then.  He was in the army from 1999 to 2009,   working in the aviation field for several years before beginning his formal education in 2013.  He is a single father of two, and currently resides in Eugene.

He has been a Qualified Mental Health Professional since 2020 and has significant experience in helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences, as well as in helping clients cope with anxiety and difficult life circumstances.  His preferred methods draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as elements of solution focused and occasionally brief therapy techniques.

His overall approach is one of not only helping clients heal from past experiences, but also assisting them in making changes which bring about a better, more satisfying life in the present and future that satisfies their deeper needs through finding meaning in what they do in their everyday life.

Ken sees clients ranging from 15 years old and up

I work with children, teens, and adults.

I’m a native Oregonian, born and raised here.  I’ve been working in Mental Health in Linn and Benton counties since 2007.  I received my Master’s in Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2003.  I’m certified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.  One of the greatest things I can offer is a listening ear and a sense of hope to those hurting and struggling with life’s difficulties.

Relationships, communication, emotions, and coping don’t always come easily.  Sometimes it takes some extra learning and practice to deal with these tricky things along life’s journey.  But helping empower people to learn new skills and get unstuck from old habits that no longer work is something I bring to the table.  Change is possible with some perseverance and encouragement along the way!

I work with children, teens, and adults.

I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and now live with my wife and kids outside of Lebanon. I started my journey in mental health in 2022, and I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2024. I’m currently licensed as a Certified Social Work Associate (CSWA) and I previously worked as a Personal Support Specialist, helping clients not only survive, but thrive! One of my greatest strengths is empathic listening, validation, and motivating clients toward meaningful change. My favorite therapeutic modalities are CBT, DBT, ACT, and SFBT therapy. If you experience stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD or other mental health challenges, come see me! My personality is non-judgmental, and my life is driven by the power of positivity! Speaking of which, my goal is to empower you to ‘break free’ from the difficulties of life. From a strengths-based perspective, I focus on what you’re doing right, not what you’re doing wrong. I will work to become your ally and help you uncover and find solutions to whatever may be troubling you. Thank you, for putting your trust in me.