Kendra Spiva, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 6 years in practice
Kendra Spiva helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or big life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.028015 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1932928157 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Kendra
Kendra Spiva helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or big life changes. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are, offering steady support as people sort through grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, and confidence issues. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois, she draws on direct, practical strategies that people can use between sessions.
Her approach adapts to each person’s needs. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client, and plans are shaped around realistic steps.
Background and approach
Kendra uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to reduce worry and reframe unhelpful thinking. She also pays attention to relationships and attachment patterns that can affect trust and closeness. That perspective helps when intimacy, commitment, or communication problems are part of the concern.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are woven in to help people clarify values and take meaningful action despite difficult feelings. Kendra has six years of professional experience. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude in sessions.
Her style is collaborative - she listens, offers straightforward feedback, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients can expect a practical focus in sessions: simple experiments, breathing and grounding techniques, and small behavioral steps. The aim is to build confidence and coping skills that fit into everyday life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kendra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kendra names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Kendra’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, grief, and motivation concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with concrete exercises to reduce worry and build new habits. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in about what is helpful and what needs to change.
Online therapy with Kendra uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing of worksheets. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer shorter, more frequent touchpoints for support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still working on values, coping skills, and relationship patterns.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kendra help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication and commitment problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using a mix of practical strategies, listening, and short exercises to address everyday challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, and grief.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds an IL LCSW, which is noted as Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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