Kendal Martin, LCSW

Kendal Martin is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Kentucky. She brings four years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. Kendal writes in plain, direct terms and encourages people to take the first step toward change. She affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy and centers each session on the client’s own goals.

Her approach is practical and relational. Kendal listens first and works to understand what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new coping skills. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the client’s priorities.

Kendal includes elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people regulate emotions and tolerate stress. For those with trauma history she may use EMDR-informed strategies when appropriate. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and skills that can be used between meetings.

People who reach out to Kendal often want straightforward strategies and a calm, supportive presence. She pays attention to everyday challenges like communication problems, body image concerns, and relationship patterns rooted in abandonment or adoption history. Kendal aims to help people build stronger self-love and reduce shame.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Kendal will work alongside a client to set goals, try practical exercises, and track progress over time.

How Kendal blends practical approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people name their goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches step-by-step skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kendal will discuss options, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what meets the client’s needs and preferences. The goal is to find practical tools that fit the person’s life and priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations, while phone calls can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, or support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around schedules, commute constraints, and daily life.