Kendra Covington

LMFT

Iowa

Collaborative therapist focused on meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, Iowa / 000367

NPI

1609105030

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

Iowa

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

1. • Motivational approach
   • Family and relationships
   • Practical skills

   About Kendra

   Kendra Covington is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Kendra works with issues like grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue as well.

   Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens closely and adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and figuring out what matters to the client. The goal is realistic change rather than quick fixes.

   Kendra uses methods that include Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. These tools help with motivation, managing difficult emotions, and repairing connections with others. She tailors techniques to the challenges someone brings in.

   People often seek help for blended family problems, caregiver stress, codependency, infidelity, commitment concerns, and family of origin issues. Kendra also supports those dealing with veteran-related matters and mood disorders. Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and build clearer next steps.

   To begin clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Counseling uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist scheduling.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Kendra uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and build their own reasons for change. It can be useful for issues like addiction, ambivalence about life changes, and increasing follow-through. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions, which helps with anxiety, depression, and long-term stress.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That means talking together about what feels useful and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
   
   Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when full sessions aren't possible, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on practical skills, communication practice, and emotional regulation exercises that translate well to remote sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   Iowa

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Kendra address?

   She helps with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related topics such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is respectful and collaborative, focusing on motivating change and using practical strategies tailored to each person's situation.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Kendra has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of relationship and mental health concerns.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Iowa.

   Can I see her if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

   Which session formats are offered?

   Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available for scheduling with this therapist.

   How much do sessions cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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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