Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Family Conflict, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I'm Kendra, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping teens, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges while creating a space where they feel heard, supported, and accepted. I began working in the field of mental health and substance use treatment in 2018. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, working through anxiety or depression, facing relationship challenges, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking for personal growth, I'm here to support you.
In our first session, we'll get to know each other and talk through what brought you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns and what you'd like to get out of our work together. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is one of the biggest factors in successful therapy, so I focus on creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard.
My clients often share that they feel supported, encouraged and genuinely heard throughout our work together. Therapy is tailored to your needs and preferences-whether you're looking for space to process your experiences, discuss practical solutions, receive direct feedback, or a blend of all three. We will find an approach that feels right for you and supports your goals.
I work best with clients ages 16 and older who are ready for meaningful personal growth, even if they're unsure where to start. I work best with clients who appreciate a balance of relaxed, conversational support and structured, goal oriented guidance. Seeking support is often one of the hardest steps, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients as they build resilience and create lasting change.
CBT is a practical, skills-based approach to therapy. It helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and practice new ways of thinking and responding that can improve how you feel and help you reach your goals.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps people explore ambivalence about change. It focuses on clarifying personal goals, strengthening motivation, and supporting clients in identifying their own reasons for change in a nonjudgmental, supportive space.
Structural family therapy is a way of understanding and helping families by looking at how they are organized and how they interact with each other. Rather than focusing only on “fixing” one person, the goal is to help the whole family interact in healthier, more balanced ways. The therapist might help family members communicate more directly, support each other better, and create clearer roles so things feel less chaotic or strained.
ACT helps you build a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions so they don’t control your life. Instead of trying to eliminate discomfort, ACT teaches you skills to accept what you feel, stay present, and take action aligned with your values. The goal is to increase psychological flexibility so you can live a more meaningful and intentional life, even in the presence of stress or emotional pain.