- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana, Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Depression
About Kendra
Kendra Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Indiana and Illinois. Kendra approaches sessions with a calm, practical style aimed at helping clients find strengths they can use right away.
She listens first and then works with each person to set simple, clear goals. Kendra avoids one-size-fits-all plans and prefers short, focused steps that fit into busy lives.
Background and approach
She brings motivational interviewing to conversations when someone needs help making a change and uses solution-focused techniques to map out attainable next steps. Kendra has a long history of helping people cope with life changes and addictive patterns. She also supports people navigating parenting questions, family tensions, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem issues.
Her work often centers on building small routines and tools that reduce overwhelm. Sessions are practical and grounded. Clients can expect a supportive tone, direct feedback when it helps, and an emphasis on what can be done between meetings.
Kendra offers evening appointment times to fit different schedules. People who prefer clear, collaborative planning and short-term goal work often find this approach helpful. She meets clients where they are and helps them try new strategies at a manageable pace.
What Kendra works with
Everything Kendra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kendra helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
Approaches Kendra lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kendra’s Approaches Work Online
Kendra uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s goals and preferences at the center of each session. That means sessions start by hearing what matters most and then shaping conversations around those priorities. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change - the therapist uses gentle questions to explore readiness and build momentum. Solution-focused therapy looks at what’s already working and sets small, achievable steps to move forward.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kendra will talk through options with clients and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and what feels most useful. The aim is to find practical strategies the person can try between sessions and then adjust as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, brief coaching, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Kendra
What concerns does Kendra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, LGBT issues, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is listening first, then collaborating on clear, doable goals. She favors practical steps and motivates clients to use their existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Kendra has 16 years of clinical experience working with people facing life stressors and relational challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and Indiana and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kendra?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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