- Client-centered therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practices
About Kendra
Kendra Paulsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, career uncertainty, depression, and major life changes. Kendra also focuses on compassion fatigue and issues such as codependency, control struggles, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
In sessions she uses a client-centered way of working. That means conversations center on the client's perspective and goals. She combines that with methods that include EMDR for trauma-related work and narrative and Jungian approaches for understanding life stories and personal meaning.
Kendra aims to keep talks practical and grounded. She listens for patterns that get in the way of feeling steady or making changes. Then she tries small, concrete steps clients can test between sessions to see what helps.
She draws on mindfulness practices to slow down overwhelming thoughts and notice bodily signals. Her use of EMDR is intended for people who have trauma symptoms or intense panic that interfere with daily life. Narrative and Jungian ideas are used to look at roles, beliefs, and recurring themes that shape choices and identity.
Clients who feel stuck after a job change, relationship change, health event, or loss often seek work on life purpose and direction. Kendra usually begins by clarifying what the client wants to change and then decides together which methods to try first.
How Kendra’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's concerns and goals, with the therapist shaping conversations around what the client finds most important. This approach helps people clarify values, set practical goals, and try small changes between sessions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method used for trauma-related symptoms and intense panic. It involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their intensity and the emotional reactions tied to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendra will review your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which combination of client-centered talk, mindfulness practices, narrative work, or EMDR to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as sessions progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Some people prefer phone sessions for lower bandwidth needs, while video sessions let a therapist and client use visual cues and exercises. Ask about the session types available and which might fit your schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kendra works with stress, anxiety, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and topics like codependency, control issues, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, panic attacks, PTSD, and women's issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She follows a client-centered style that centers the conversation on the client's goals. She combines that with practical steps, mindfulness, narrative exploration, and EMDR when trauma symptoms are present.
What background and experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of professional experience. Her work has covered stress, anxiety, career issues, depression, and life transitions.
What credential and location should I know about?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California. The profile lists her license as CA LMFT.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or in person.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan you choose.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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