Kendra Spiva

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kendra

Kendra Spiva is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy difficulties, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical support for those adjusting to life changes and seeks to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can explore their goals and build coping strategies. With six years of professional experience, Kendra adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

She draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and develop new ways of responding. Attachment-informed work also informs her approach when relationship patterns or abandonment concerns are central.

Kendra emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, viewing the therapeutic relationship as a place to strengthen motivation, increase confidence, and restore a greater sense of balance after loss or transition. She practices as an LCSW in Illinois and offers care that is tailored to individual circumstances and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills to change them; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action to help clients move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns and early connections to help people improve communication and intimacy when relationship concerns or abandonment issues are central.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in scheduling and access. These formats allow clients to receive consistent care from Illinois-licensed professionals while fitting therapy into busy lives and different routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendra commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as communication problems and caregiver stress.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Their work draws from several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based techniques, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices to fit client needs.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Kendra has six years of professional experience providing behavioral health support and psychotherapy in Illinois.

What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149.028015 and practices with that licensure in the state.

Is therapy available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for remote work?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits their needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English