Kendra Scanlon, LCSW

Licensed in California · 6 years in practice

Kendra Scanlon is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced in California since 2019.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 90436 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1386769834 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Kendra

Kendra Scanlon is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced in California since 2019. She brings six years of experience supporting people through stressful seasons and life changes. Kendra focuses on practical steps to help clients move from surviving to thriving.

Her sessions are straightforward and focused on immediate concerns like anxiety and low mood. She helps people manage stress, navigate relationship strain, and cope with anger. Kendra also works with eating concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around body image and self-love.

Background and approach

Kendra aims to boost motivation and build self-esteem through small, steady changes. Conversations are direct but compassionate, with clear goals and next steps after each session. She encourages clients to try techniques between meetings so progress carries over into daily life.

Her background includes varied settings and a diverse range of clients, which shapes a flexible, practical approach. Kendra tailors her methods to fit each person’s situation rather than following a single formula. She values collaboration and regular check-ins on how things are going.

People who reach out can expect a calm, goal-oriented space to talk through problems and practice new skills. Kendra often focuses on concrete strategies for coping and on building confidence over time. She meets clients where they are and helps them plan steps toward the life they want.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Evidence-based techniques focus on clear steps you can try between sessions to feel better. One common approach teaches skills for managing anxious thoughts and reducing stress through short, practical exercises that you can practice at home or work. This can help with daily anxiety, stress, and mood regulation.

Another approach emphasizes building self-esteem and changing patterns that keep someone stuck. It uses structured conversations and small behavioral experiments to strengthen confidence and improve body image and self-love. That method works well for low motivation and for shifting how people relate to themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, then choose techniques that fit. Decisions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make regular sessions easier to keep. Video calls let you meet face to face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in quickly between appointments and to use shorter check-ins when that suits the person.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kendra commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, anger, trauma and abuse, and eating-related issues. Kendra also focuses on body image and cultivating self-love.

What is Kendra's therapy style?

Her approach is practical and goal focused. Sessions are conversational and emphasize clear steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kendra has six years of experience working in a variety of settings with diverse clients. That range informs a flexible way of tailoring care to each person.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

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