Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kendall Altheimer, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 29195
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 24285
- NPI
- 1861515660
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kendall 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Grief and loss
About Kendall
Kendall Altheimer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and mood conditions including bipolar disorder. Kendall also works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, sleep disruption, anger, and career-related stress.
Kendall uses practical, evidence-based techniques and short, direct conversations to address pressing problems. Sessions focus on actionable steps and building on the client’s existing strengths. She encourages people to notice small shifts that make daily life easier, such as clearer communication, steadier sleep patterns, or softer reactions to stress.
Her work extends to caregiver stress, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with isolation, life-purpose questions, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic attacks, and seasonal mood changes. Kendall pays attention to both emotional symptoms and the everyday routines that influence them.
In sessions she helps people name problems, try specific strategies, and track what changes. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, often including check-ins on progress between meetings. The approach is practical: find what helps now and build from there.
Kendall practices in California and brings eight years of prior experience to each case. She conducts work in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the site's matching process.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically involve clear, structured strategies. One common technique focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for daily life.Another useful approach emphasizes skills for responding to intense emotions and stress. It teaches breathing and grounding practices, pacing strategies, and ways to adjust routines that affect sleep and mood. These methods help people reduce panic attacks, manage anger, and improve sleep patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with regular review of what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer fewer on-camera tasks, while others like longer video sessions for deeper conversation. Discussing preferred formats is part of the first scheduling steps.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California, Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, trauma, sleep problems, and career-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Kendall uses practical, evidence-based techniques and short, focused conversations. The emphasis is on clear steps and tracking progress over time.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience working with behavioral health concerns. That experience informs her practical, skills-focused approach.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Texas and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers