Kendall Altheimer, LCSW

Kendall Altheimer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience working with adults facing a range of life challenges. Licensed to practice in California and Texas, she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and issues related to self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Kendall approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to navigate difficult moments and pursue meaningful change. She emphasizes practical coping strategies and emotional support tailored to each client’s needs, whether the work centers on mood disorders, caregiving stress, first responder concerns, or life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, and end-of-life matters.

Kendall aims to create a supportive environment where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is recognized as an act of courage. She collaborates with clients to set goals, develop skills, and empower them to move forward at a pace that fits their values and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Kendall uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and emotional insight. She employs skills-based interventions that teach concrete coping tools for managing stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms - these techniques help clients build routines, reduce overwhelm, and respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. She also provides focused support for grief and loss, helping clients process emotions, honor their experience, and find ways to carry meaning forward. In work with mood disorders and complex stressors, Kendall emphasizes stabilizing routines and collaborative problem-solving to address daily challenges and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kendall works with each client to identify goals, trial techniques, and adjust strategies so the therapy fits the client’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Kendall is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care from home, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and accountability in ways that fit each person’s life.