Dr. Kendra Stuke

Compassionate, experienced Kansas clinical social worker

LSCSW Kansas

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Kendra

Dr. Kendra Stuke brings 26 years of clinical experience to her Kansas practice as an LSCSW, supporting clients across a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, and life transitions, and has substantial experience working with children, youth, teens, and young adults who face trauma, abuse, ADHD, and anxiety. Her background includes work that helps adults navigate change and process difficult emotions across different life stages.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, emphasizing the client's own knowledge of their story while providing structure and tools where helpful. Dr.

Stuke draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-oriented perspectives, and client-centered principles to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She values empowering clients to build practical skills for coping, improving relationships, and fostering resilience.

Sessions may focus on practical skill-building, exploring narrative and relational patterns, or using mindfulness to regulate emotions. Dr.

Stuke aims to create an environment that encourages growth, supports change, and helps clients move toward clearer goals and healthier functioning.

Online therapeutic approaches and practical access

Dr. Stuke draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based therapy is used to explore relational patterns and early influences on emotional responses, which can be helpful for issues like intimacy, family conflict, and attachment concerns. Client-centered therapy underpins her style by centering the client's perspective, offering empathy and collaboration while tailoring interventions to each person's goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences, combining strategies as appropriate and adjusting the focus over time to support progress toward agreed-upon goals.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. This range of formats can make it easier to maintain consistency, fit sessions into busy schedules, and use different communication styles to match comfort and therapeutic needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Dr. Stuke works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed in her specialties.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her practice incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-based and client-centered strategies, with mindfulness and narrative elements available depending on client needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 26 years of professional experience providing clinical care across different populations and presenting concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LSCSW in Kansas listed as KS LSCSW LSCSW 3860 and provides services from that state.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working with her?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.

How are sessions priced and what about cancellations?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to schedule with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English