- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Warm listening
About Kendra
Kendra Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who trained at the Indiana University School of Social Work. She brings 16 years of experience supporting people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Her background also includes work around parenting, addictions, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and other life changes. Kendra practices in Indiana and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Indiana.
Kendra listens first. She focuses on helping people notice their strengths and build on them. Sessions tend to be practical and straightforward, with attention to what is happening day to day. She avoids one-size-fits-all solutions and tailors conversations to each person's needs.
Her style combines warm support with clear guidance. She uses approaches that encourage people to set small goals and find their own reasons for change. That may involve short-term strategies to manage symptoms or longer conversations about relationships and values.
Kendra often helps people who are adjusting to big life changes or who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, grief, or parenting stress. She also works with those facing addiction challenges and people exploring LGBT concerns. Her goal is to help people leave sessions with concrete next steps they can try between meetings.
If you decide to reach out, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability. The first contacts focus on what matters most and on small, achievable goals to work toward.
Approaches that guide online conversations
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to identify their own goals and values. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation. It can be useful for addictions, behavior change, and making tough decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as progress is made and as priorities change.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during evenings or other convenient times. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or conversations that focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Many people find that these options help them keep therapy consistent alongside parenting, work, and other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kendra works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and helps people notice their strengths. Her style is practical and goal oriented with support for short-term change.
What is her professional background?
She graduated from the Indiana University School of Social Work and has 16 years of clinical experience helping people cope with life stressors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Illinois and Indiana and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.