- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Noni
Noni Kendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with more than two decades of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she meets each person where they are.
Noni centers sessions on clear goals and plain language. She adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Background and approach
This can mean short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns depending on what feels right. Her background includes work with trauma, family conflict, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, blended family concerns, and fatherhood issues.
First responder stress and caregiver strain are other areas she frequently addresses. In the room she draws on client-centered methods to center the person’s experience. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage intense feelings.
Motivational Interviewing and existential ideas help clarify values and next steps when people feel stuck. Noni speaks English and offers sessions through phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
She encourages people to take a first step when they are ready to explore change.
What Noni works with
Everything Noni lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Noni helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Noni lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the person can explore what matters most and decide on their own next steps. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build more effective responses to stress, anxiety, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication when relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend a mix of methods that fit. Clients shape the plan and adjustments are made as progress or needs change.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper sessions that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a written conversation feels easier to manage. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Noni
What concerns does Noni commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family conflict. Parenting, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and career changes are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are down-to-earth and goal-focused. Conversations are tailored to each person and may include problem-solving, skills practice, or deeper reflection.
What is her experience working in this field?
She brings 22 years of professional experience supporting people through life stressors, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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