- Strengths focused
- Skill building
- Collaborative care
About Kendra
Kendra Davis-Leighty is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. She focuses on practical support for self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. Kendra writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard when they begin therapy.
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and has five years of professional experience. Kendra treats conversations as a place to make sense of what’s happening now and find workable steps forward. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and offers guidance to build on existing strengths.
In sessions she helps people name thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice calming tools. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms. Kendra also draws on client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to uncover what matters most to each person.
She supports people dealing with relationship and family stress, caregiving strain, workplace pressure, and midlife change. She also addresses issues around aging, divorce, forgiveness, life purpose, and women’s concerns. Kendra aims to keep things simple and focused so progress feels tangible.
Kendra believes taking the first step takes courage. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, with space for both emotional processing and practical skill building. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether this straightforward, strengths-based style fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and following their lead. It creates space for people to talk through what matters most and to set goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward tools to reduce anxiety and interrupt panic patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendra will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust techniques as those needs change over time. The process aims to combine emotional support with practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks or between commitments. It also lets clients practice skills in real-world routines and carry progress into daily life without promising a particular session type.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kendra address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, self-esteem, relationship and family conflict, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, mixing listening with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.