Therapist profile
Kendra Paulsen, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Stress and Codependency Focus
Continue with KendraWhere Kendra stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 140263
- NPI
- 1801342571
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- EMDR and narrative
About Kendra
Kendra Paulsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and navigating life changes. Kendra also focuses on issues such as compassion fatigue and codependency when these patterns come up in sessions.
Her style centers on listening and adapting conversation to what the client brings. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people name patterns, try out new ways of responding, and track what actually changes in daily life.
Kendra uses several therapeutic approaches depending on the problem and the person. She draws on client-centered work to build a respectful space for each session. She may also bring mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm and increase present-moment awareness.
For people carrying trauma, she includes EMDR - a process that works with distressing memories to reduce their hold. She also uses narrative and Jungian ideas to help people reframe life stories and notice recurring themes from family of origin and earlier experiences.
Her sessions tend to focus on concrete steps: noticing triggers, setting boundaries, and experimenting with small changes. She asks questions, offers reflections, and helps track progress over time. To start, readers should confirm current session options and follow the listed intake steps to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring discussion to what feels most important to the client. It helps when someone needs a calm place to sort through feelings and decide practical next steps. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works with upsetting memories to reduce their intensity; it is often used when past events keep showing up as strong reactions in daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce overwhelm and improve moment-to-moment focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, tolerance, and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a while, then adjusting based on what helps most. The choice is a shared decision rather than a fixed plan from the start.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. Some formats also allow sessions without video or with shorter check-ins when that is more practical. Ask about available options during the intake steps so sessions match your everyday schedule and needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include codependency, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, panic, trauma, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a conversational, client-centered approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions often include practical exercises and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, career challenges, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. The intake process will list the available session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.