- 26 years experience
- Focus on wellbeing
- Works in Michigan
About Kendra
Kendra Wright-Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. She brings 26 years of experience and a direct, respectful approach to sessions. Kendra aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation so they feel heard and understood.
Her work centers on clear goals and steady steps toward everyday improvements. She helps people sort through overwhelming feelings, manage mood symptoms, and address problematic substance use. Kendra also supports clients dealing with family tensions, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife change.
She meets concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, cancer-related stress, and isolation. Kendra offers guidance around codependency, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding after domestic violence. Her approach is practical and grounded in techniques shown to help people feel better over time.
Kendra explains options, listens carefully, and adjusts plans as needs change. She encourages small, doable steps and tracks progress with the client. Her dual licenses - Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - reflect her long professional practice.
People who choose Kendra often want straightforward support for work and wellbeing concerns and coping skills that fit into daily life. She works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life
Many of Kendra's methods draw on straightforward evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present challenges and practical coping skills. Cognitive strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking to reduce anxiety and depression. Behavioral approaches focus on changing daily routines and activities to lift mood and break cycles of avoidance or substance use.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendra will discuss options, try methods that match a person's goals, and adjust the plan based on what is working. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen techniques fit the client's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can offer the same goal-oriented techniques through remote sessions, helping people practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kendra address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also works with related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and respectful, focused on clear goals and step-by-step plans. Sessions emphasize listening, problem solving, and skills that can be used in daily life.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting adults and adolescents with mood, substance, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LMSW, which is Licensed Master Social Worker, and LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with Kendra?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.