Kendal Lardie, LCSW

Licensed in California · 9 years in practice

Kendal Lardie greets people with warmth and direct support. She is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience in California who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 101763 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1245680891 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Kendal

Kendal centers sessions on whatever feels most pressing to the client that day. She listens for how current problems connect to larger life goals and helps people set practical steps forward.

Background and approach

Conversations stay focused and grounded, with attention to real-life challenges and small, doable changes. Her background includes nearly a decade of hands-on clinical work across mood and behavioral concerns. That experience informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s needs rather than following a rigid script.

Kendal emphasizes collaboration and clear goals throughout the process. People can expect straightforward talk about patterns, triggers, and coping tools. She works to normalize setbacks while offering concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Progress is tracked against personal goals so changes are visible and meaningful. Kendal values compassion and respect in every interaction. She encourages anyone who is ready to take a step toward feeling better to begin with a short intake and a discussion of goals.

From there she helps people shape a plan that fits their life and priorities.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kendal lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression

Online support

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach teaches skills to manage mood swings and depression symptoms through structured problem-solving and activity planning; this helps people break cycles of withdrawal and low motivation. Another approach focuses on recognizing and changing behaviors linked to addiction and relationship strain by identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and building healthier routines.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your history, current concerns, and goals, then suggest techniques that fit your needs. Together you can try methods and adjust plans until they feel useful and doable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well if video would interrupt your day or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, homework review, or when a quick message fits your schedule better. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to fit sessions into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kendal commonly address?

She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

What is Kendal's therapy style like?

The style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on the client’s priorities and practical steps to reach goals.

How long has she practiced clinically?

Kendal has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kendal?

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