brian kennedy

Brian Kennedy is a dedicated LGBTQIA+ affirming Licensed Professional Counselor based in Dallas, Texas. With a deep commitment to fostering LGBTQ+ well-being, he serves as both the LGBTQ Community Liaison and Employment Engagement Director at Room for Change. In his clinical practice, Brian specializes in supporting queer individuals through trauma recovery, identity exploration, and the celebration of queer joy.

Brian's work delves into the profound and often traumatic effects of growing up LGBTQ+ in unsupportive environments. His therapeutic approach focuses on integrating and harmonizing these experiences through trauma-informed interventions, helping clients navigate social, psychological, romantic, affectionate, and sexual aspects of their lives.

In addition to his counseling practice, Brian has a rich history in education and media. His decades-long career as an educator and student media advisor in public high schools earned him the prestigious National Broadcast Teacher of the Year Award in 2017, as well as multiple scholastic Emmys. He is also the executive producer and host of the Falling Out LGBTQ podcast, which addresses LGBTQ mental health and resilience.

Currently, Brian provides counseling to adolescents, adults, and couples in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, continuing his mission to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.