Makeda Kahlein, LPC

Makeda Kahlein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has built a counseling career over nine years. She trained in psychology and community counseling, and she continues her education in a doctoral program. She practices from South Carolina and brings a steady, community-minded approach to sessions.

Her background includes undergraduate studies in forensic psychology and African studies, followed by a psychology degree completed at South Carolina State University. She earned a graduate degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and is now pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University. This mix of study shapes how she thinks about life changes and relationships.

In sessions she focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. She listens for what matters most, then offers ways to try new responses. Topics she commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career shifts, addiction, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her way of working draws on client-centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on each person's needs. She also uses narrative and psychodynamic approaches to look at personal stories and patterns. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolbox when clients want to build momentum for change.

Makeda aims to be collaborative and respectful, helping people sort priorities and identify small, manageable steps. She sees therapy as a process where goals are shaped together. If you want to begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and responding to what each person says matters most; it helps when someone needs support to clarify goals and feel heard. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps them reframe difficult chapters; it can be useful for relationship struggles, grief, or identity questions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel stuck by building motivation and small next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal style. That decision can change over time as priorities shift or progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins around work or caregiving duties. It can also let people choose whether they want to use video, phone, or other supported formats when those options are available. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt their methods so the conversation and practical planning remain the focus, even when sessions are not in person.