Kendra Spiva , LCSW

Kendra Spiva is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related concerns, and life changes. She works with each person to understand immediate needs and practical next steps. Kendra writes straightforward goals with clients and focuses on what matters most to them.

Kendra uses a mix of approaches to match the individual in front of her. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and still move toward values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors between sessions.

Client-centered work is part of Kendra's style, so sessions emphasize listening, validation, and adjustments based on feedback. Attachment-based ideas inform how relationships and closeness play into emotional struggles. Mindfulness practices are offered when they suit a person's pace and goals.

She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Illinois. Kendra has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above. She aims to be respectful and sensitive in each interaction.

People who choose Kendra can expect practical conversations, clear steps to try between visits, and collaborative problem solving. She tailors the work to fit each person's life and priorities.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes because it emphasizes practical steps rather than perfect feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors between sessions, which often works well when someone wants concrete tools to change day-to-day reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is done together. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process means approaches can be mixed or changed as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let you talk face to face, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging lets you message between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and they support continuity when life gets busy.