Hello, I'm Kendra, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas with a specialization in marriage, couple, and family counseling. I bring expertise in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, sand tray therapy, and play therapy amongst others. My focus is in trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I am passionate about mindfulness, grounding techniques, and helping individuals build self-care routines for a healthier, balanced life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session with me, clients can typically expect an initial assessment where I'll get to know you, your concerns, and goals. We will discuss my therapeutic approach that will be used in the sessions, confidentiality, and any administrative details. Additionally, I will explore your history, current challenges, and begin to establish a therapeutic alliance. Lastly, we will outline a tentative treatment plan and collaboratively set goals for the therapeutic journey ahead.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider include my expertise in trauma-focused therapies such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and play therapy as well as my training in sand tray therapy, and the phase-based treatment of problematic sexual behavior therapy (PBT-PSB). My ability to work with clients across a wide age range, from children to adults, showcases my adaptability and versatility. Additionally, my focus on mindfulness, grounding techniques, and self-care routines demonstrates a holistic approach to healing and well-being, making me a well-rounded and empathetic counselor.
About Kendra Queen-Sykes
Kendra Queen-Sykes offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Trauma-Focused CBT
I am a certified TF-CBT therapist and have been using this treatment with my clients for 3 years. This treatment has helped dozens of clients reframe their thoughts and beliefs around their trauma, reduce avoidance behaviors, and ultimately facilitate healing and recovery from past traumatic events. We'll use TF-CBT to learn psychoeducation, relaxation skills, and trauma processing, while developing coping skills along the way that will help manage distressing symptoms.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT over the years to employ structured, goal-oriented interventions to help my clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. This therapy is effective in treating a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. With CBT, we will collaborate together to develop coping strategies, change maladaptive beliefs, and address current problems by using techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and homework to promote lasting change and improve mental well-being.
EMDR
I am a trained EMDR therapist, and this therapy has been proven to be highly effective in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences by reducing the emotional distress associated with those memories. In therapy, I guide clients through a series of bilateral stimulation techniques while they recall distressing memories, enabling them to reprocess these memories in a more adaptive way. EMDR can helps clients desensitize from traumatic triggers, reframe negative beliefs, and integrate positive cognitions to promote healing and reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and other trauma-related conditions.
Couples Counseling
My degree is in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling so my experience spans over the course of my education and beyond. I have utilized this therapy modality with partners to help improve communication, address conflicts, and strengthen their relationships. I create a safe space for both partners to express their feelings, identify patterns of interaction, and explore underlying issues within their relationship. Together, we will use techniques such as active listening, learn effective communication skills, and facilitate problem-solving. My aim is to help partners understand each other better, build trust, and develop healthier ways of relating to one another to enhance relationship satisfaction and overall well-being.