Kendal Martin

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kendal

Kendal Martin is a Kentucky-licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of professional practice to her therapeutic work.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance and clinical tools to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction. Her approach honors clients' resilience and encourages practical steps toward clearer thinking and healthier coping.

Martin blends evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness with client-centered care and trauma-focused strategies to tailor support to each person’s needs. She also draws on therapies like DBT and EMDR when appropriate to help with emotion regulation and processing painful memories.

People who seek a supportive, nonjudgmental clinician who partners with them on goals may find her style approachable and action-oriented.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kendal commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into her online work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new, balanced thoughts while practicing concrete behavioral skills, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce rumination and improve emotion regulation, supporting recovery from trauma and ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kendal partners with clients to explore goals, symptom patterns, and personal preferences and adjusts methods over time so the plan fits each person’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions offer flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from home or work and to use the format that best supports their comfort and schedule. This adaptability helps clients maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions with modes that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendal focus on?

Kendal works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and addictions, along with related areas like body image, communication problems, and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered support with practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients meet their goals.

What is Kendal's background and clinical experience?

She has four years of professional experience delivering mental health care and assisting clients with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location does Kendal hold?

She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky with credential number KY LCSW 259098 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are provided in English and Kendal is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats can clients choose from?

Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and scheduling needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kendal?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English