About Kendra
Kendra Davis-Leighty is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life transitions. She brings five years of clinical experience and encourages clients to build on their existing strengths. Kendra meets people where they are and supports practical change over time.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and goal-focused sessions. She listens first, then outlines small steps to reduce worry and improve coping. Sessions often center on everyday skills you can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on several methods that match the problem at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-centered work focuses on the client's perspective and priorities.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her toolkit for people dealing with traumatic memories. Kendra also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and improve attention to the present moment. Motivational Interviewing may be used when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change.
She adapts methods to each person's goals rather than following a fixed script. She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas. Kendra works in English and is familiar with issues such as caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, workplace difficulties, self-esteem, and midlife transitions.
Her style is supportive, collaborative, and practical.
How Kendra’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. In sessions the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to help clarify goals and build on strengths. This approach helps when someone wants support that respects their values and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can help with anxiety, panic, and workplace stress.
EMDR is a method used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be integrated into online work to address past trauma and panic symptoms under the therapist's guidance.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. Clients decide what feels most useful and the therapist adapts plans based on feedback.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical options. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or daily support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Kansas, Missouri
- Languages
- English
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