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Kendra Riley

Kendra Riley

LCSW

Indiana

Practical support to find your next step

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Indiana / 34005784A; LCSW, Illinois / 149014428
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Strengths focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Warm and direct

    About Kendra

    Kendra Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with sixteen years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. She earned her degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work and holds LCSW credentials in Indiana and Illinois. Kendra speaks English and practices from an approach that centers the client's own goals and strengths.

    She listens first, then helps people name small steps that can make a difference. Kendra uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

    Sessions focus on talking through what feels most urgent and finding workable next steps. Kendra emphasizes collaboration and respects that each person is different, so treatment focuses on what actually fits into a person's life. She often helps clients break larger problems into manageable tasks and track progress over time.

    Kendra has worked across common life transitions and loss, and she supports people who are dealing with parenting stress and relationship challenges. Her manner is direct but warm, and she aims to make starting therapy feel simpler and less overwhelming.

    To begin, Kendra asks people to describe where they are struggling now and what they hope to change. From there she helps set clear, short-term goals and checks in on how well those steps are working.

  2. How Kendra’s Approaches Shape Online Work

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and decide on next steps. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build small, doable plans when they feel stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy aims at practical solutions and quick, measurable goals rather than long discussions of problems.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean starting with one approach and trying another if it seems more helpful as the work progresses.

    The practical benefits of online therapy should be confirmed before booking since session formats were not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they fit into daily routines and support steady progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana, Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kendra help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction issues, LGBT concerns, family conflict, and self-esteem challenges.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set small, practical goals that fit into everyday life.

    How much experience does she have?

    Kendra has sixteen years of clinical experience working with people facing life stressors, mood concerns, grief, and relationship difficulties.

    What credentials and region apply to her practice?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Indiana and Illinois and practices from Indiana.

    Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

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

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

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

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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