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Kendal Martin

Kendal Martin

LCSW

Kentucky

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Kentucky / 259098
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Kentucky

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivation building
    • Practical skills
    • Strengths based

    About Kendal

    Kendal Martin is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Kentucky. She brings four years of experience helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief. Kendal emphasizes that clients know their own story and that those strengths are the starting point for change. She encourages small brave steps and recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage.

    In sessions Kendal uses straightforward, person-focused methods. She listens first to what matters most and then helps people set practical goals. Techniques come from approaches such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to build motivation and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

    Kendal also draws on client-centered therapy and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or interpersonal problems get in the way. For people processing painful memories, she can use EMDR-informed methods alongside talk therapy, depending on each person’s needs.

    Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. Kendal helps people break big problems into manageable steps. She offers concrete tools to try between sessions and checks in about what works and what doesn’t.

    People who prefer a calm, respectful, and practical approach may find her helpful. Kendal supports work on issues like self-esteem, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and specific concerns such as adoption or abandonment themes. She meets people where they are and helps them move forward at their pace.

  2. How Kendal’s Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build readiness step by step. It’s useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives practical exercises to try between sessions to shift those patterns.

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they feel understood and can decide what to work on. Kendal combines these approaches to match each person’s goals and comfort level. She will work with clients to choose which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

    If you prefer online work, confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also offers ways to practice skills in real-world settings between meetings. The therapist-client relationship guides which approach and session rhythm will be most helpful, and Kendal aims to find a plan that fits each person’s needs and daily routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Addictions

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Kentucky

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Kendal help with?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

    What is her approach in therapy?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She uses motivational interviewing and CBT techniques to build motivation and change thought patterns.

    How much experience does she have?

    Kendal has four years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in her profile.

    What credentials and location apply?

    She holds an LCSW license and practices in Kentucky.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Kendal?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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