- Compassionate care
- Anxiety and stress
- Panic support
About Kendra
Kendra Paulsen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses a respectful, compassionate approach to help people manage anxiety, stress, and life changes. Kendra aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs so they feel heard and supported from the start.
She draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions grounded in what matters to the person in front of her. Mindfulness tools are offered to help with nervous system regulation and day-to-day coping. She also uses narrative and Jungian ideas to help people make sense of their life stories and recurring patterns.
Kendra has seven years of experience working with concerns such as depression, career struggles, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses issues like codependency, control problems, family of origin concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the focus areas she lists.
Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals and pace. Kendra emphasizes clear dialogue and practical steps people can try between sessions. She encourages honest conversation about what helps and what doesn’t so the plan can be adjusted.
Her practice is based in California and she works in English. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that first conversation straightforward and humane.
Therapeutic approaches and how they can work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting what matters most. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and making practical changes in daily life.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured method for working through distressing memories and trauma. It aims to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the reactions they trigger when used as part of a larger treatment plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying mindfulness exercises for immediate coping, then using narrative or EMDR-style work for deeper material.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online therapy helps them fit sessions into busy schedules, makes check-ins easier during work breaks, or lets them choose quieter surroundings that reduce distractions. Online meetings can also allow shorter, more frequent check-ins when a client wants to pace progress differently.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kendra helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also lists panic disorder and panic attacks among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the conversation focused on each person's needs. Mindfulness, narrative, and Jungian ideas are woven in when helpful.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with issues like compassion fatigue, post-traumatic stress, and family of origin concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California as a California LMFT.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.