Kendra Young, LPC

Kendra Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, and everyday habits that get in the way of functioning. She talks with clients about relationships, parenting strains, substance concerns, grief, and career stress in a straightforward and respectful way. Kendra writes in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

With 12 years of experience, Kendra blends approaches to match each person's needs. She uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to examine thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice reactions and build new coping habits.

Kendra describes her style as welcoming and interactive. She aims to listen with empathy and to offer clear, down-to-earth guidance rather than jargon. Clients can expect conversations that identify small, doable changes and practice new skills over time.

Her background includes working with people facing trauma, abuse, addiction, bipolar disorder, and intense life changes. Kendra also supports those dealing with family conflict, blended family issues, attachment concerns, body image, and abandonment themes. She adapts conversation and planning to the specific situation each person brings.

People who choose Kendra typically want direct, practical help for daily problems and patterns. She encourages active participation and sets goals that fit real life. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions.

How these approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, then test new responses through small experiments and practice. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep trouble, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Mindfulness therapy focuses on paying attention to present-moment experience and noticing habitual reactions. It can reduce reactivity to stress and support better emotion regulation during difficult moments.

Motivational interviewing is a short, goal-focused style that helps when someone feels unsure about change. It clarifies personal reasons for change and builds internal motivation for steps like cutting back on substances or starting new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time to fit what actually works.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering options when a quieter space or less screen use is needed. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to support progress while working around daily responsibilities.