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Kendra Davis-Leighty

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LSCSW, LCSW Kansas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kendra

Kendra Davis-Leighty brings five years of clinical experience to her work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, low self-esteem, and difficulties adjusting to life changes.

Background and approach

She practices from a strengths-based perspective, treating each person as the expert on their own story while offering guidance to build confidence, motivation, and more effective coping strategies. Her dual licensure is KS LSCSW LSCSW 4992 and MO LCSW 2019021589, reflecting practice in Kansas and Missouri.

Her approach blends practical techniques and supportive collaboration to help clients move toward a more satisfying life. Kendra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods and trauma-informed tools such as EMDR and mindfulness practices when appropriate.

She aims to empower people to identify patterns that cause distress, develop new skills for communication and self-care, and pursue meaningful goals with greater resilience. Kendra emphasizes compassion and partnership in the therapeutic relationship, encouraging small, achievable steps and honoring individual values and strengths.

She welcomes those ready to take action toward clearer priorities, improved emotional balance, and healthier relationships.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care



Kendra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, working toward measurable changes in mood and functioning. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' values and goals guide the pace and focus of work. When trauma-related symptoms are present, EMDR can be offered as a targeted tool to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the most effective approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to assess needs, experiment with techniques, and adjust strategies based on what feels most helpful. That partnership allows treatment to evolve in ways that reflect each person's goals, preferences, and comfort level.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and access consistent support from home or work. These options allow licensed professionals to apply CBT, client-centered methods, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational techniques in ways that match each client's routine and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendra commonly address in sessions?
She works with clients facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and life transitions. Additional areas include workplace issues, caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, and midlife concerns.
What therapeutic style can clients expect?
The approach combines client-centered collaboration with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and address patterns of distress.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Kendra has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, family problems, and coping with life changes.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She holds KS LSCSW LSCSW 4992 and MO LCSW 2019021589 and practices with a Kansas location listed.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, 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, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Missouri

Languages

English