Kendal Martin

Kendal Martin is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kentucky. She has four years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She speaks directly and warmly, and she centers each person’s strengths when planning care.

Kendal sees clients as the experts on their own stories. She builds on what already works for someone and helps them develop tools for times that feel harder. She encourages small, practical steps that can make days feel more manageable.

Her work often focuses on difficult life events such as loss, abandonment, and adoption or foster care-related concerns. Kendal also supports people dealing with body image, shame, guilt, and challenges around communication and self-love.

She uses recognizable, skills-based approaches in session. Those include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. Sessions blend listening with hands-on strategies so clients leave with something to try between meetings.

Kendal aims for a respectful, steady style. She acknowledges how hard it is to reach out and offers guidance without rushing. If you want someone who will notice your strengths and help you apply them, she may be a good match.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Two of the approaches Kendal commonly uses are cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and make difficult moments easier to handle.

She also draws from client-centered therapy, which means sessions are guided by the client's priorities and lived experience. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. Kendal will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, handling short check-ins between obligations, or attending without travel time. Kendal aims to make practical adjustments so sessions can fit into everyday life while focusing on what matters most to the client.