Kendra Riley, LCSW

Kendra Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her work with adults and families. She earned her degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work and has spent over a decade helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and other life stressors. Kendra’s practice emphasizes attentive listening, steady support, and helping clients recognize and build on their existing strengths rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Kendra uses a collaborative, person-centered style that meets each client where they are and adapts interventions to fit individual needs and goals. She encourages clients to explore practical coping strategies while fostering resilience and self-awareness. Her experience includes supporting parents, couples, and individuals facing major life changes, addictive behaviors, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns.

Reaching out for help is often difficult, and Kendra frames that step as a strong and courageous decision. She is available for evening appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays to accommodate varying schedules and to provide consistent, empathetic care when it is needed most.

How Kendra Integrates Therapeutic Approaches Online

Kendra draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect and is useful for people coping with low self-esteem, relationship concerns, or life transitions.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their goals and strengthen their motivation for change. This method is particularly helpful for addressing ambivalence around behaviors such as substance use, habit changes, or making difficult life choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kendra works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit and practical progress.

Online therapy with Kendra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or elsewhere, and access support that fits day-to-day life while working toward meaningful change.