- Trauma aware
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Goal oriented
About Kendrick
Kendrick Burden is an LCSW practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. He opens sessions with a warm, encouraging presence and aims to make seeking help feel straightforward and doable.
He frames therapy around the idea that how we talk to ourselves shapes how we feel. Kendrick uses a client-centered stance that treats the person in the room as the expert on their own life. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
In sessions he works plainly and directly. Conversations often include identifying strengths people already have, setting small practical goals, and practicing new ways to respond to triggers. He also offers trauma-informed methods when past harm is part of the concern.
Kendrick has substantial experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and recovery from separation or divorce. He helps people make plans for concrete change and cope with the hard parts of life.
People who find him helpful tend to want a blend of listening and practical tools. Kendrick encourages ownership of problems while supporting clients through steady problem solving and skill building. He invites people to begin with a brief matching questionnaire to see if his approach fits their needs.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes where motivation and values matter.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room as the expert on their experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and choices, which fits grief, relationship concerns, and parenting strain.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift them. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problems like procrastination or unhelpful coping habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendrick will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans over time so the approach stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Different formats can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example, shorter phone or audio check-ins can be useful on a workday, while longer sessions are better for deeper processing. Online options can reduce travel time and help people maintain consistent scheduling while they practice skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kendrick help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also focuses on abandonment, attachment, blended family issues, chronic illness, codependency, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered and practical. Sessions mix listening with straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience as an LCSW working in mental health settings. That background includes work with people facing trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina. The credential listed is NC LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.