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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kendra
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Indiana with 16 years of experience, Kendra Riley focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, relationships, family matters, grief, and self-esteem. She trained at the Indiana University School of Social Work. Kendra describes her role as listening, supporting, and motivating people to notice and use their strengths.
Kendra prefers a straightforward, person-centered approach. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what each person brings to the session. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find the reasons they want change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, practical goals.
Sessions begin with a short conversation about current struggles and what the person wants to change. Kendra asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps identify simple next steps. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and adapts suggestions to each person’s situation.
People who want clear, manageable goals tend to find this style helpful. Kendra works in a collaborative way and follows each person’s pace. She often focuses on building everyday coping skills and making small shifts that add up over time.
Her background in social work informs a practical orientation to problems like grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and substance use concerns. Sessions also address self-esteem and life transitions, with attention to what the person can try between meetings.
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How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person brings. It helps people who need a space to sort out feelings and priorities while being met where they are. Motivational Interviewing helps uncover a person’s own reasons to change and boosts readiness to take small steps. It is often useful for habits, substance concerns, and decisions about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, short-term goals and on what can be tried between sessions to move forward.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments happen as work proceeds so the plan stays relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional from the same state of licensure. The therapist will help shape session length and focus to match daily routines and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that listens first. She combines that with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to set practical goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with people facing life stressors and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Indiana and is based in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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