Kendra Davis-Leighty, LSCSW, LCSW

Kendra Davis-Leighty is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She brings five years of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier during change. Many come to her when life feels off course or when midlife questions arise.

Kendra believes clients are the experts in their own stories. She looks for strengths people already have and builds on them. Sessions tend to be straightforward and supportive, with attention to what the person wants to change and why it matters to them.

Her approach blends several methods to match what a person needs. She uses client-centered work to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns, and mindfulness to help people regain calm. She also integrates EMDR and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the goals discussed in session.

Kendra has worked with issues such as caregiving stress, aging concerns, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and workplace strain. She also assists people wrestling with life purpose, forgiveness, and recovery from traumatic experiences.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that focuses on doable changes. The work emphasizes clearer communication, better coping tools, and steps toward greater self-love and confidence. Kendra aims to support practical progress while honoring each person’s pace.

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Kendra uses client-centered work to focus on each person's story. This method means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify their own solutions. It is helpful for people who want a compassionate, paced conversation about change.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. CBT gives concrete exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, shift negative thinking, and improve coping with stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kendra will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those priorities. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs evolve.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days more easily because they cut travel time and allow scheduling during work breaks or between appointments. Online sessions can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about what works best to fit therapy into everyday life.