Kendall Wilson

Some weight is hard to name. Grief that surfaces unexpectedly. Trauma that won’t stay in the past. Anxiety that makes the present feel unmanageable. Whatever you’re carrying, I’m here to help you make sense of it.

I work with adults and adolescents, navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions, including end-of-life care for individuals and families facing serious illness. With 8 years of experience across criminal justice and clinical social work, I bring a grounded, practical perspective to therapy, one that takes your full story into account, not just the presenting problem.

My approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected, and free from judgment. Together, we can better understand what you’re experiencing, build meaningful coping strategies, and identify practical steps toward healing and greater emotional well-being.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to meet you there.

I take a supportive, collaborative, and evidence-informed approach to therapy. I believe in listening first and taking the time to understand what you’re experiencing without immediately jumping to solutions or judgment. I help identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships that may be contributing to difficulties, while asking thoughtful questions that encourage self-reflection and greater self-awareness.

When helpful, I use practical techniques from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving. I also believe in balancing validation with gentle challenge—acknowledging your feelings while helping you explore thoughts or behaviors that may no longer be serving you.

Most importantly, I respect your autonomy and support you in making decisions that feel right for you rather than telling you what you should do. I consider both past experiences and present circumstances while focusing on practical, meaningful ways to move forward.

Clients can expect their first session with me to be a comfortable and welcoming space where we begin getting to know each other and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you would like support with, and what you hope to accomplish through the process. I may ask questions about your background, current concerns, relationships, and any challenges you are experiencing to better understand the bigger picture.

We will also discuss expectations for therapy, my approach to treatment, and what may be most helpful for you moving forward. Most importantly, the first session is not about having all the answers—it is an opportunity for you to feel heard, understood, and comfortable beginning the therapeutic process.

If this sounds like a good fit, I’d love to connect and learn more about how I can support you.