Dr. Kemberly Rainney , LPC

Dr. Kemberly Liles Rainney, PhD, LPC, LSATP, brings decades of professional experience to her work in mental health and addiction treatment. She holds a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, is a Licensed Professional Counselor - which means she is credentialed to provide counseling services - and is a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, trained specifically in substance use interventions. As an Army veteran who earned an associate degree from the University of Maryland while stationed in Germany, she continued her education after service with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with honors from Virginia State University, followed by a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling with a concentration in Addictions from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her doctoral studies in 2018.

Dr. Rainney has provided mental health and substance abuse services for more than 28 years and combines that experience with a personal commitment to family and community - she is a wife and a mother of two adult sons. Her practice includes individual counseling, couples work, and group therapy, and she selects therapeutic strategies based on the rapport developed with each person. She focuses on guiding and facilitating clients toward constructive outcomes, drawing on clinical approaches that fit the needs and goals presented in therapy.

Approaches Used Online and How Virtual Care Supports Progress

Dr. Kemberly Rainney integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy in her work depending on each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps the individual explore their own goals and values - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy is practical and skills-oriented; it helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on immediate goals and actionable steps, making it effective for clients seeking short-term progress on problems like coping, stress, or specific relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Rainney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their preferences, goals, and circumstances. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the work remains aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy can make that collaboration more accessible. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face interaction from different locations, while live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible options for scheduling and ongoing support. These remote formats help people maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual needs.