Jenn Kennedy

PhD, LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In-person only

About

Dr. Jenn Kennedy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Sex Therapist in Santa Barbara. Kennedy works with people and couples on sex, relationships, mood disorders, and life transitions, offering a comprehensive approach to therapy.

Kennedy's path to therapy began with a career in publicity and journalism, which fueled her interest in human behavior. She pursued advanced studies, earning a PhD in Clinical Sexology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Her academic journey included teaching as adjunct faculty at Antioch University Santa Barbara and serving as president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Kennedy employs evidence-based practices like Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EMDR, and she is certified in Sex Addiction Therapy. Clients can expect a tailored therapeutic experience addressing their needs, whether in individual or group settings.

Qualifications

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Sexology
  • Master of Clinical Psychology

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Board Certified Sex Therapist
  • Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training
  • Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, 2017
  • Past President of Santa Barbara Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Santa Barbara

State Licenses

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Addiction
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Addiction

State Licenses

  • California

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex-Positive; Kink Allied

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Locations

Riviera Therapy - State Street Office
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Riviera Therapy - Victoria Street Office
27 E Victoria St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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