- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Collaborative approach
About Kendra
Kendra Davis-Leighty is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. She highlights strengths and motivation while supporting clients as they work toward clearer goals. Kendra writes that taking the first steps toward change takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process.
Kendra holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and brings five years of professional experience. She encourages people to view themselves as the expert of their own story and builds on what is already working. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up over time.
Her approach draws on several methods to match client needs. Kendra uses client-centered listening to understand priorities, cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce stress in daily moments. She also incorporates EMDR and motivational interviewing where they fit a person’s goals.
Kendra works with concerns across life stages including caregiving strain, workplace issues, midlife changes, and family communication problems. She also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness work, and self-esteem or self-love struggles.
People can expect a collaborative, respectful tone in sessions. Kendra helps set achievable steps and checks in on progress. She aims to empower people to take actions that suit their values and life circumstances.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities. It helps people who want a respectful space to sort out decisions, relationships, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and change habits that get in the way.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and checking progress regularly.
Confirm current session options before booking to understand how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work while juggling caregiving, jobs, or midlife transitions. Licensed professionals will help arrange a schedule and session format that aligns with daily life and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kendra help with?
Kendra focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works on workplace issues, caregiver stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and related topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing listening and building on your strengths. She combines practical tools and reflection to help you make steady change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with Kendra?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.