- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- EMDR for trauma
About Kendal
Kendal Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with four years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Kendal also focuses on issues like abandonment, foster care and adoption experiences, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and women's concerns.
She uses straightforward conversation to figure out what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on identifying current patterns, learning practical coping skills, and trying small changes that feel manageable. Kendal treats people as the experts on their own life while offering ideas drawn from several therapy styles.
Kendal often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and create workable behavior changes. She also uses mindfulness exercises to slow racing thoughts and DBT skills for managing intense emotions and urges. For people carrying trauma, Kendal incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when appropriate.
The work tends to be pragmatic and steady. Conversations aim to name the painful feelings of guilt or shame and then look for concrete steps to reduce their hold. Sessions may include skill practice, gentle exposure to feared thoughts, and reflection on values and priorities.
People who come to Kendal usually want clear tools and a calm, direct approach. She helps people notice what is keeping them stuck and supports practical strategies to move forward. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first session.
How Kendal integrates approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. This approach helps people feel understood and guides the work toward the goals they name. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces specific exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills. These skills can help when guilt, shame, or intense feelings get in the way.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendal will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped or not helped before, and which methods feel like a good fit. The choice of techniques is collaborative and may shift as the work progresses.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel. Therapists can use video for full sessions, or other supported formats when they suit practical needs, and the focus remains on applying CBT, DBT, or client-centered steps to everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Additional focus areas include abandonment, foster care and adoption experiences, body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She names and talks through the specific guilt or shame and then uses practical techniques to reduce their impact. Work typically includes thought work, emotion regulation skills, and values-based steps.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential in Kentucky and practices there.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography did not list specific formats. Check the site's booking flow to see what is available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the site's pricing details for exact rates.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.