Kendra Smith
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, and major life transitions—especially those who are used to holding everything together for everyone else. In therapy, we approach your story like a collaborative puzzle: you bring the pieces, and together we make sense of the bigger picture so you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and grow. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and chronic life stress by offering a warm, practical, and personalized space for reflection and healing. My approach blends compassion with actionable strategies, helping you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, and major life transitions—especially those who are used to holding everything together for everyone else.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for a therapist who understands the pressure of balancing work, relationships, and daily responsibilities, I’m here to help you move toward clarity and calm.
First session
In our first session, we’ll focus on building a strong working relationship. I’ll learn what brought you to therapy, what’s worked before, and how I can best support you as we explore your needs and set a path forward together.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients feel understood and supported. I bring over a decade of experience, a calm and steady presence, and a practical approach that helps people make sense of their thoughts and emotions. I’m skilled at helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, and major life transitions by blending empathy with clear, actionable guidance. Clients often share that I help them slow down, gain clarity, and feel more empowered to create meaningful change.
Ideal clients
I work with adults navigating life transitions, with a focused commitment to supporting Black women who are balancing achievement, responsibility, and the pressure to hold it all together. Together, we create space for rest, boundaries, and joy so you can move beyond survival mode and into a more grounded, fulfilling way of living. While my work centers Black women, I welcome all who are seeking clarity, balance, and meaningful growth.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a treatment method to help my clients learn to explore alternatives to their negative thinking patterns. By replacing negative thoughts with more neutral ones, we can come up with a reframe that encourages better behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions