- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Kendon
Kendon Ellerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with five years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence concerns, career difficulties, and other life changes. Kendon focuses on everyday problems that can make life feel heavy, such as isolation, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients talk through painful memories and present-day worries. Sessions are conversation-focused and practical. Kendon encourages clear goals and small, manageable steps rather than abstract fixes.
Clients can expect direct but gentle discussion about what led to their guilt or shame, and how those feelings show up now. He also addresses related issues like caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, fertility questions, and end-of-life matters when they connect with the main concerns. Kendon pays attention to how grief and trauma affect day-to-day functioning and relationships.
His approach aims to bring calm and clarity to confusing or overwhelming feelings. He helps people identify patterns, try new ways of responding, and build resilience for handling setbacks. Kendon prefers short, focused plans that can be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
Sessions are offered in English and he does not currently accept international clients. If you are considering therapy, he asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to his practice. One common approach focuses on talking through trauma and its effects on daily life, helping people notice triggers and learn specific coping responses that reduce reactivity. Another approach emphasizes grief processing, giving space to remember losses and to develop practical strategies for managing anniversaries, reminders, and ongoing tasks that come with loss.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. The emphasis is on finding what actually helps with the symptoms and problems the person brings into sessions.
The original biography does not list which session formats he offers, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce the need to travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within the same country without changing therapists. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work in remote appointments while focusing on practical skills and behavioral changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career problems, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and isolation.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to look at how guilt or shame developed and how those feelings affect current behavior and relationships.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience working in these areas.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Mississippi and practices there as an LCSW.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.