Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you've spent much of your life feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you need to be someone other than yourself to fit in. I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, pressure, or expectations to be anything different.

My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe you're the expert on your own experiences, and my role isn't to tell you who to be or how to live your life. Instead, we'll work together to better understand your patterns, identify what isn't working, and develop practical strategies that make life feel more manageable and authentic.

I'm especially passionate about creating a space where neurodivergent individuals can explore their experiences without feeling pressured to mask, conform, or change the parts of themselves that make them who they are. Therapy isn't about making you fit into a world that wasn't necessarily designed with your needs in mind. It's about understanding yourself, recognizing your strengths, and finding ways to navigate life that actually work for you. You don't have to figure everything out alone. We can start wherever you are and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

You deserve support that respects your individuality, honors your experiences, and helps you build a life that feels like your own.

Areas of Focus:

• Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence

• Perinatal and postpartum

• Trauma

• LGBTQIA+ affirming support and identity exploration

• Burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions

• Self-understanding, coping skills, and personal growth

Education:

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Master of Science in Forensic Psychology

As an associate therapist, Kendra provides therapy under the clinical supervision of Becky Magner, LMFT, founder of Clever Cat Counseling, who brings over 12 years of experience in mental health care.

This collaborative model combines Kendra's graduate-level education, clinical training, and fresh perspectives with the guidance and expertise of an experienced therapist. Through ongoing supervision and clinical consultation, Kendra benefits from additional professional insight and support, ensuring clients receive thoughtful, individualized, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care. This approach offers clients the benefit of two clinical perspectives while maintaining a personalized, supportive therapeutic relationship with Kendra.