Kendra Andersson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kendra!

I have a very informal approach to therapy. I enjoy laughing and commiserating with my clients and believe that they are best supported by a nonjudgmental therapist who truly cares about their well-being. I work from a strengths-based approach and enjoy applying science and research to understand everyday issues.

My focus

I enjoy working with adults on emerging adulthood, career exploration, differentiation, empowerment, and romantic relationships. I also work with new therapists and graduate students. Due to my own remission from chronic pain and acquired disability, I find it rewarding to work with others facing these struggles.

My approach

I use Emotion-Focused Experiential, Brainspotting, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies to help reduce the intensity of difficult experiences, increase relational satisfaction, and speed up the healing process while applying practical steps to measure progress.

My communication style

I would describe my communication style as straightforward but kind and warm. I'm laid back and have a sense of humor about the difficulties in life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have suffered a lot of personal hardship, which has led to my nonjudgmental stance. I've been lucky enough to have people who invested in me to help me grow and overcome these obstacles, and I enjoy getting a chance to pay it forward.

My goals for you

My successful clients often leave with a better sense of self and feel more empowered to set boundaries and meet their personal needs. They also seem to have more hope for the future and an idea of what got in their way previously.

Our first session

A time to get to know me and see if our personalities get along well. You can ask questions about me and my approach, and if you're open, I will ask questions about your current experience and background. I like to leave the first session with a hypothesis of how I would like to approach my work with you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Brainspotting

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Florida Blue
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Psychology from Simpson University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kendra Andersson