Kendra Paulsen, LMFT
Narrative-minded therapist helping people regain control
Details
| Name | Kendra Paulsen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Kendra
Kendra Paulsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She uses a narrative-informed, person-centered stance to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and career challenges. Kendra aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for each person who reaches out.
Her approach treats personal stories as the starting point. She listens for patterns that cause pain, and helps people rewrite parts of their story that no longer serve them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most right now and on practical next steps that fit daily life. Kendra also brings tools from mindfulness practice to help people stay grounded during difficult moments. For people who carry trauma, she uses approaches designed to process painful memories in a paced way.
Conversations explore how family of origin, control issues, and codependency show up now and shape choices. She pays attention to symptoms like panic attacks, chronic worry, and compassion fatigue. Work can include building coping skills, clarifying life purpose, and reducing shame or guilt.
Kendra adapts each plan to a person’s goals and comfort level. Kendra conducts sessions in English and works with adults seeking help with life transitions, career shifts, and mental health concerns. She encourages honest, straightforward dialog and practical steps toward feeling steadier and more in control.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Career difficulties, Depression among the things Kendra works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kendra among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kendra directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kendra directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Sessions
Many clients begin by telling the story of what brought them to therapy. Narrative Therapy treats those stories as the place to start, helping people spot recurring themes and choose different ways to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment, allowing the client to lead the pace and topics of each session.Kendra also brings mindfulness into sessions to teach simple practices for calming the body and focus. For people with trauma-related symptoms, EMDR-informed approaches may be used to work through painful memories in a paced way. Each method is explained in plain terms and applied to the concerns the person brings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made collaboratively and can change over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other and work more like an in-person visit. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a short break during the day. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while juggling work, family, and other obligations.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kendra address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, career problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, codependency, control issues, and family of origin difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is narrative-informed and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening to a person’s story and finding practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused approaches may also be used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Kendra has seven years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice operates within the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for online work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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