Kendal Lardie, LCSW

Kendal Lardie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 9 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing addiction, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, drawing on evidence-based techniques to support recovery and personal growth.

Kendal centers the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of care, emphasizing respect and understanding in every session. She approaches each person with care and compassion, and structures sessions around what the client identifies as the most pressing concern in the moment while keeping sight of longer term treatment goals. Kendal acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and aims to partner with clients through a collaborative, goal-oriented process. She is committed to supporting clients as they work toward meaningful change and is glad to be part of that journey.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Kendal draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people address mood concerns, addiction, and relationship patterns. One approach focuses on skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for managing depressive symptoms, bipolar mood shifts, and urges related to substance use - these techniques help people develop healthier routines and problem-solving habits.

A second emphasis is relational and self-esteem focused work that explores how interpersonal patterns and self-view affect daily functioning. This approach supports people who want to strengthen relationships, set better boundaries, and build a more resilient sense of self.

Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kendal collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailors the plan to fit those priorities.

Offering therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other commitments. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and in how people prefer to communicate while receiving support from licensed professionals and therapists who adapt techniques to the online format.