Kendra Spiva, LCSW

Kendra Spiva is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She works with individuals who want more confidence, better motivation, and clearer strategies for life changes. Her style is respectful and compassionate, with a focus on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

In sessions she listens first, then tailors the conversation to each person's needs. Kendra uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify what matters most to them.

Her background includes six years of professional experience working in Illinois. That time has included supporting people through loss, long-term stress, and the strain of caregiving. She mentions helping clients with issues connected to aging and geriatric challenges and with disabilities and chronic illness when those concerns arise.

Kendra aims to make the work collaborative. She helps people set small, achievable goals and checks progress each session. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities and paced to match readiness for change.

People who prefer clear, practical steps and steady support may find her approach helpful. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping clients build skills for daily life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and then practicing different responses. It works well for anxiety, low mood, and building daily coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. This means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from another quiet spot. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for using mindfulness or behavioral exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.