- Grief and end-of-life support
- Anxiety and depression
- Multicultural concerns
About Kendall
Kendall keeps therapy straightforward and personal. Sessions focus on where someone is now and what feels manageable next. He listens for strengths and practical steps, and he helps people name feelings, shift difficult thoughts, and try new behaviors between sessions.
His approach grows from long experience and from caring about each person's story. He uses client-centered methods to prioritize the person's goals and perspective. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to notice thinking patterns and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions.
Kendall also brings psychodynamic ideas into sessions to look at how past patterns may shape present struggles. He aims to help people find meaning and steady through transitions. His manner is calm, accepting, and focused on building resilience.
People who reach out often want a practical companion rather than an expert who tells them what to do. Kendall describes therapy as a shared journey where the person sets the pace and the therapist walks alongside. He invites those facing loss, major change, or chronic stress to begin a conversation about what might help.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Kendall’s approaches shape online therapy
Client-centered therapy centers the person's priorities and experience. Kendall listens first, then helps set goals the person finds meaningful. This approach is useful for grief, multicultural issues, and identity concerns because it follows the client's lead.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes. It works well for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by giving concrete strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendall collaborates with each person to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT skills, or dialectical or psychodynamic tools fit best. The plan can change as needs and goals evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Kendall's background in practical, skills-based work can make remote sessions productive for people juggling caregiving, hospice-related planning, or tight schedules. Online work also lets sessions fit around medical appointments, work breaks, or travel, and can make shorter check-ins or skill practice easier to arrange. Discuss what will work best when you schedule so sessions match your daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kendall work with?
He helps with grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a client-centered way, focusing on the person's goals and strengths while using practical tools to address thoughts and emotions.
What is his professional background?
Kendall has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and draws on both clinical knowledge and life experience in his work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in California and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kendall?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.