Kendal Lardie is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people working on self-esteem and related concerns. She focuses on the immediate issue you bring to a session, and connects it to your longer-term goals. Kendal presents a calm, respectful tone and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical.
She has nine years of professional experience in California. Her background includes work with addiction, relationship strains, self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Kendal keeps conversations direct and compassionate so clients can talk through what matters most to them.
Sessions center on the relationship between client and therapist. Kendal prioritizes respect and understanding, and she encourages people to set goals that feel meaningful to them. She uses proven therapeutic methods and tailors tools to each person’s situation.
In a typical meeting she will ask about your current concern, notice patterns that relate to your goals, and suggest practical steps you can try between sessions. The approach aims to break down larger problems into manageable actions. Kendal also checks in on mood and coping when mood disorders or addiction concerns are present.
Kendal invites people to take the next step when they feel ready. She acknowledges that reaching out takes courage, and she works to make the process clear and doable. If you want straightforward support for self-esteem, relationships, mood, or addiction-related struggles, Kendal offers focused, goal-oriented care.
How evidence-based techniques shape online work
Many of Kendal's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and building new skills. One common approach is skills-focused work that teaches practical strategies for managing mood, cravings, or negative self-talk; this helps people develop concrete habits they can use between sessions. Another common element is goal-focused problem solving, where the therapist and client break larger problems into smaller steps and track progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kendal will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making means techniques can be adjusted as therapy progresses so work stays relevant and helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people maintain continuity of care during life changes, while the therapist and client focus on the same practical skills and goals they would cover in person.