- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Kendra
Kendra Spiva is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes. She also lists blended family issues among the areas she focuses on.
She uses practical talk to identify what feels stuck and what a reasonable next step looks like. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, usable ways to change day-to-day routines and patterns. Conversations can include ways to handle conflict, rebuild trust after separation or infidelity, and reduce anxiety linked to parenting or stepfamily roles.
Kendra draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based work and client-centered techniques help clarify relationship patterns and what someone needs from close relationships. Mindfulness methods are used to build moment-to-moment coping skills for stress and grief.
She aims to match tools to a person's situation rather than apply a single method. Sessions may cover communication skills, coping with changes in family structure, and strategies for stronger self-esteem. Kendra notes experience with issues that include caregiver stress, chronic illness, autism spectrum considerations, and aging-related concerns.
People who are considering therapy are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
How therapy approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and pick actions that reflect their values even when emotions are strong. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and confidence issues. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early connections shape present interactions; it can help when intimacy or trust is a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as they learn what helps in real life, so the process stays collaborative rather than fixed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use mindfulness practices or behavioral experiments in the places where those skills are needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment work to an online setting so sessions focus on concrete skills and real-world changes rather than long theoretical explanations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and also notes blended family issues among her areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational work that draws on ACT, CBT, attachment-based approaches, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to build everyday coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois.
What credential and location details are on record?
Her credential is LCSW and she is licensed in Illinois (IL LCSW).
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.