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Kendra Stenack

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Kendra StenackLPC

Experienced counselor for life transitions

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  • Experience18 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety and stress

About Kendra

Kendra Stenack is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She also supports those navigating parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Kendra starts by listening to each person's story and recognizing the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. She values a respectful, collaborative approach where the client guides what matters most.

Her work draws on several therapy styles to fit different needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and client-centered methods to keep the person's experience central. Cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

Kendra's background includes a master's degree in clinical and counseling psychology and a long record of professional service. She also has training related to grief work and trauma response alongside other specialized study areas. This range informs how she responds to difficult life events and loss.

People who choose Kendra can expect straightforward talk, coping strategies they can try between sessions, and help sorting through emotions tied to parenting, loss, or transitions. She encourages small steps forward and checks in on what is actually working for each person.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships influence current patterns. In practice this means talking about how connections with others affect feelings and behavior, which can help with relationship stress and parenting concerns.

Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center. Sessions follow the client's pace and priorities, with the therapist offering empathy and feedback rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to try new responses to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods feel most useful, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and aimed at identifying what helps in everyday life.

Confirm the available session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help integrate sessions into busy routines. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and fit a session into a work break or between appointments. Ask about format options so a chosen approach and practical setup match the client's needs.

License and NPI

  • LPC Pennsylvania · No. PC010095

NPI1083337281

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kendra address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and life changes including pregnancy and childbirth.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and small steps.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 18 years of professional experience and a graduate degree in clinical and counseling psychology, with additional study and practice in grief and trauma-related areas.

Where is Kendra based and what credentials does she hold?

She is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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