About Kendal
Kendal Martin is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kentucky. She has four years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and addictions. Kendal emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and meets people where they are.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room. Sessions focus on building on those strengths and finding practical ways to handle hard moments.
How Kendal works
Kendal talks through real situations and helps people try different skills between sessions. Kendal uses a mix of straightforward therapy methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's goals and pace. For people coping with trauma or painful memories, she uses approaches that aim to process those experiences and reduce their hold on daily life. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help steady emotion and focus on the present.
Her style is collaborative and calm. Kendal explains options, listens closely, and adjusts the work to fit each person's needs. She encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way.
Kendal lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Kendal works with
The areas below are the ones Kendal selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace, giving space to be heard and to make choices about the work. This approach helps when someone needs support to sort priorities and feel accepted as they figure things out.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches clear tools to test negative thoughts and build different habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for people who want steadying techniques for strong moods and better ways to handle conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendal will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then tailor methods together. The plan can change as needs shift, with the client guiding the pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life is unpredictable.
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A practical next step
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