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Kendall (he/him/his), who also goes by KJ, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and obtained his Master’s from Benedictine University with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. KJ has worked in Community Health Care, Community Mental health care and for non-profit organizations. He began his journey as a Community Health Care Worker and transitioned to therapy to make the biggest positive impact possible with individual and families.
KJ works with families and individuals and has experience working with children ages 4+, adolescents, adults, older adults, and their families. He has experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, emotional challenges, school refusal, anger management, gender identity, ADHD or individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum. He also has experience working with LGBTQ+ population and supports affirmative care.
KJ believes there is no one size fits all approach and uses an integrative approach that focuses on what works best for each individual’s needs. He has experience utilizing various research-based therapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), existential therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic, strengths-based, solution-focused, multicultural, trauma informed, and play therapy.
When working with children, KJ believes that partnering with parents to assist them in developing skills and tools to best support their children when they experience big emotions. KJ incorporates neuroscience in his work with parents to help them understand the why behind their children’s behaviors.
He believes that all humans have an innate value and this value that every individual possesses can sometimes be lost or forgotten. Adversity and pain not only rob individuals of their self-worth, but also keeps them from becoming the best version of themselves. KJ makes it his priority to create a safe, supportive, and transformative space for others to rediscover their inherent value and overcome adversity. Trauma, substance use challenges, hardship, and other multilayered mental health issues do not define a person’s worth or what they can achieve. It is his mission and passion to remind his fellow human beings of this and support them as they navigate their unique struggles. KJ’s goal is to meet every client where they are within their therapeutic healing. KJ works in-person and remote and hopes to support you while you navigate this journey called life!
