Kendra Paulsen , LMFT

Kendra Paulsen is a California-licensed LMFT with seven years of clinical experience working with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, career challenges, depression, and major life changes. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings training in relational and systemic approaches while tailoring care to each person’s unique circumstances and goals.

Kendra emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, creating a space where concerns about guilt, shame, codependency, family of origin issues, and control can be explored. She also supports people managing compassion fatigue, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and questions around life purpose and women’s issues.

Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with an individualized treatment plan, shaping conversations and interventions to match what matters most to each client. Kendra aims to guide clients through transitions and challenges with practical coping skills and reflective exploration, helping them move toward greater clarity and a more fulfilling path forward.

Located in California, she offers experienced therapeutic support grounded in clinical training and a commitment to understanding each person’s story and strengths.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kendra draws from client-centered therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness therapy to support people in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person with empathy and acceptance, helping individuals build self-awareness and clarify goals - it is useful for stress, depression, and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves processing distressing memories with guided bilateral stimulation and can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms and post-traumatic stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and enhance coping with ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work between Kendra and the person seeking support. She will discuss options, consider symptoms and preferences, and adapt methods to find the best fit for each individual’s needs and goals.

Online therapy with Kendra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without travel, while allowing therapy to fit more naturally into daily life.