Kendall Altheimer , LCSW

Kendall Altheimer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing bipolar mood patterns, relationship and family concerns, and work-related burnout. Kendall speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Kendall believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. She offers steady support while helping clients notice what is working and what they want to change. Sessions aim to build manageable skills for day-to-day life rather than relying on jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions.

With eight years of experience, Kendall draws on a range of evidence-based techniques to address mood disorders, panic, obsessive behaviors, and trauma-related symptoms. She also helps people navigate caregiver stress, first responder strain, postpartum challenges, and end-of-life concerns that can feel overwhelming.

Kendall is licensed as an LCSW in California and Texas and conducts work from California. Sessions are available in English, and she offers a variety of remote formats so people can pick what fits their schedule and comfort.

Clients typically work on clear goals such as improving sleep, reducing panic attacks, managing anger, or finding deeper purpose. Kendall aims for a collaborative pace, helping people break big problems into small achievable steps.

Approaches and online delivery that fit your life

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depression. Behavioral strategies focus on gradual steps and routines that improve sleep, reduce panic, or manage compulsive behaviors.

Another helpful approach emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation and stress management. This includes learning simple breathing and grounding exercises, planning manageable activities, and practicing communication skills for relationship and caregiver stress. These techniques are useful for grief, compassion fatigue, and work-related burnout.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans over time. Together they decide what feels most useful and practical for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people fit brief conversations into a busy day or continue support between scheduled sessions.