Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kendra Spiva, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.028015
- NPI
- 1932928157
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Kendra 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
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness practice
About Kendra
Kendra Spiva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps the client can use between meetings.
Kendra blends several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change how they act. She draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work to explore how past relationships affect current feelings and choices. Mindfulness techniques are offered for managing stress in the moment.
In practice she aims for clear goals and straightforward interventions. Conversations include identifying patterns, practicing different responses, and checking progress over time. Homework or short exercises may be suggested to build new skills between sessions.
Kendra has experience with a wide range of life issues beyond the main concerns listed. These include abandonment, aging and geriatric questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness and infidelity, and intellectual disability.
Sessions are held in English. People interested in working with Kendra are asked to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment. She works from an LCSW social work perspective and focuses on what will make daily life more manageable.
BHow sessions work
Approach and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match your values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where moving forward matters more than getting rid of uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and uses small experiments to test new ways of responding. This can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and confidence work. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns that began in earlier relationships and how they shape current intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendra will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints. That process may include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what is helpful.
The site explains the available session formats and how to schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know if a phone or video format is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into workdays, reduce travel time, and choose a quieter time for short check-ins or longer conversations. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy fit into everyday life rather than on a specific delivery method.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, Client-Centered methods, and Mindfulness. Sessions are practical and focused on skills you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people manage emotional and life-transition issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Illinois. Her professional credential is listed as LCSW in Illinois.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for location-based pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform's booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers