Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Kendal Martin, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 259098
- NPI
- 1912606922
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Kendal supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
- EMDR-informed methods
About Kendal
Kendal Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with four years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with addiction. Kendal works from the belief that people know their own stories and brings a practical, person-focused stance to sessions.
She uses short, clear conversations to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions often focus on skills to reduce overwhelming emotions and steps to rebuild daily routines. Kendal draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Kendal also incorporates strategies from dialectical behavior approaches and EMDR where appropriate. These methods are used to address intense emotional reactions and past distress in ways that aim to reduce their hold on everyday life. She pays attention to how stress shows up in relationships, work, and parenting rhythms.
People who come to Kendal are offered straightforward goals and check-ins. She works with common life difficulties like communication problems, body image concerns, feelings of abandonment, and the fallout from adoption or foster care histories. Sessions include practical tools, homework between meetings, and tracking of small changes.
Her approach is direct and collaborative. Kendal helps people set short-term goals, practice new skills, and evaluate what is working. She speaks English and provides care to adults in Kentucky who are seeking support for the concerns listed above.
BHow sessions work
How Kendal adapts therapeutic methods for online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working from the client’s priorities. The therapist follows what matters most to the person and shapes sessions around practical goals and concerns. This approach helps when someone needs to sort through decisions or set short, manageable steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It uses concrete exercises and short assignments to change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for regulating strong emotions and improving communication, which can help when stress or relationships cause repeated crises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendal will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then agree on methods to try. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for sessions without video if that helps concentration or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the way a person meets with them, and Kendal uses practical tools to help apply skills between sessions.
CAreas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes skill-building and short-term goals. Sessions include clear steps and homework to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs how she supports stress, trauma, and mood-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as KY LCSW, and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What format are sessions offered in?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers