- Warm empathic care
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed focus
About Kendrick
Kendrick Burden is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by creating a warm, empathic space where they can talk through life’s challenges. Kendrick invites people to take ownership of their problems and move forward with practical steps.
Kendrick has eight years of experience as an LCSW working in community-based outpatient care. He has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and relationship and family stress. He also works with people coping with career strain, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and the patterns that can lead to codependency.
His approach starts from the belief that the client is the expert on their life. Kendrick uses client-centered techniques to help people notice strengths and options. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to build steadiness and focus.
Kendrick also includes trauma-focused tools when past events continue to affect daily life. He adapts the pace to each person, offering straightforward guidance and practical skills to manage anger, addictive urges, or painful memories. Sessions aim to be direct, supportive, and geared toward real-life change.
People who choose Kendrick can expect collaborative work that emphasizes small, manageable steps. He helps with coping during life transitions and with repairing communication and intimacy patterns. If someone wants to start, he asks them to reflect on goals and take one step toward them in each session.
Approaches to online care and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for people wrestling with codependency patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning and relationships, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own experience and choices, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support to help people find their own solutions.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kendrick will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan so it makes sense for the person’s life and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions or while managing caregiving and health challenges. Licensed professionals aim to tailor the format and pace to practical needs so therapy can be useful and manageable.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kendrick address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that centers the person’s own goals and strengths, combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods for practical change.
How much experience does he have?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience working in community-based outpatient mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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