- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Values based work
About Kendra
Kendra Spiva is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and communication problems.
Kendra uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to help with anxious thoughts and recurring patterns.
She also pays attention to relationships and how past connections affect present behavior, using attachment-based ideas to look at expectations and safety in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) elements appear in work around values and actions when feelings are difficult. Client-centered methods guide the pace, with the client’s concerns shaping each session.
Kendra keeps language plain and concrete in sessions. She aims to help people identify patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice brief skills between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on the problems someone brings into the room.
Her background in social work informs a practical approach to life stresses, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. People who prefer a clear plan with room for personal reflection may find her style helpful. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions even when strong feelings are present. It is often useful for anxiety and living with difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete tools to change them, which can help with stress and repetitive anxious thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendra will collaborate with clients to choose which methods to try first, adjusting based on how someone responds. The choice of techniques is guided by a person’s goals, daily life, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day, and remove travel time that might otherwise block a weekly appointment. Therapists can also adapt exercises for use between meetings, so progress can continue outside session time.
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 works with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with several related areas such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her overall approach in sessions?
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, ACT ideas, attachment-informed thinking, and client-centered pacing to focus on practical change and values-based action.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in social work settings and clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and works with people in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so fees depend on the chosen plan and local rates.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.