Kendra Wright-Baker, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed in Michigan · 26 years in practice
Kendra Wright-Baker uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage mood and relationship challenges.
License and registration
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801082341 · expires September 2027
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-19488 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1770079972 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
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About Kendra
Kendra Wright-Baker uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage mood and relationship challenges. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience and holds Michigan and Arizona social work credentials. Kendra writes and talks plainly in session and focuses on clear goals that fit each person's life.
Kendra helps adults and adolescents who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, and addictions. She also supports people facing relationship strain, communication problems, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving demands.
Background and approach
Her work includes concerns that come with aging, blended family changes, cancer, and midlife transitions. In sessions she listens with respect and adjusts the pace to match what someone needs. Conversations are aimed at practical steps, better coping skills, and clearer communication.
She will collaborate on a plan and change it as progress is made. Kendra emphasizes building tools people can use between sessions. That might mean practicing new ways to talk with a partner, managing cravings and triggers, or developing routines that support mood stability.
She encourages small, steady changes rather than big overnight shifts. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. Kendra aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.
She focuses on helping people feel more in control and better able to handle whatever they are facing.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kendra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Kendra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and symptom management. One common approach she draws on teaches coping and problem-solving skills to reduce anxiety and depression. It helps people break problems into smaller steps and practice new behaviors between sessions.Another approach centers on managing substance use and addictive behaviors by identifying triggers and building strategies to respond differently. This work often includes planning for cravings, improving communication, and strengthening daily routines that support recovery.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and the person work together to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy or changing lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, follow-up questions, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care from different locations and to choose the format that best supports progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Kendra works with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship issues. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family changes, and related concerns.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. Conversations are tailored to the person's needs and emphasize skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kendra has 26 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice. That background includes work with mood disorders, substance issues, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and is licensed in Michigan and Arizona. Her practice information lists Michigan as the location for this profile.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person. Different formats can help with scheduling, shorter check-ins, or when video is not convenient.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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