Kendra Paulsen, LMFT

Kendra Paulsen is a licensed therapist practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and indicates specialized training to work with individuals and families. Kendra focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, career challenges, depression, and the transitions that come with major life changes.

Kendra approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each individual’s needs and goals. She also supports work on related concerns such as compassion fatigue, codependency, control issues, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

Kendra emphasizes a collaborative path toward greater well-being, offering supportive guidance as clients take the often-difficult first step toward a more fulfilling life. She tailors therapeutic dialogue and strategies to the unique circumstances of each person and remains committed to helping clients find practical ways to move forward.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities, giving space for clients to lead conversations while the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach is well suited to stress, anxiety, career questions, and life transitions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses structured processing to address distressing memories and symptoms related to trauma and post-traumatic stress; it can reduce the intensity of painful memories and help clients build coping resources.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and practical strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and physical symptoms - it is often helpful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and ongoing stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Kendra works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and text-based options like live chat or messaging provide alternatives when schedules or comfort levels vary. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access support from home or work when needed.