Kendra Paulsen, LMFT

California · 7 years in practice

Kendra Paulsen is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 140263 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1801342571 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Kendra

Kendra Paulsen is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She has seven years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career concerns. Kendra aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through difficult life changes and find clearer direction.

Her approach centers on Jungian therapy alongside client-centered and narrative work. That means she pays attention to personal stories, inner symbols, and the feelings that show up in everyday life.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to each person's needs so the conversation and pace fit who they are. Kendra also uses mindfulness practices to help calm the body and focus attention. For people who carry trauma or panic symptoms, she incorporates EMDR as one option within a larger plan.

She meets people where they are and adapts techniques to what proves helpful in real time. She is comfortable addressing themes such as codependency, control issues, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Kendra also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and women’s issues.

Her work aims to make stress more manageable and decisions clearer. Therapy with Kendra can include conversation, reflective exercises, and practical tools to use between sessions. She invites people to take the next step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial visit.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kendra names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online work

Jungian therapy looks at personal stories, symbols, and recurring patterns to help people find meaning in difficult times. It can be useful for exploring identity, life purpose, and family of origin themes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person leads the conversation and the therapist mirrors understanding. That approach helps when people need acceptance and clarity about their own goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of painful memories and panic symptoms by combining guided attention with structured processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods collaboratively, tailoring choices to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist assess what feels most helpful and adjust over time rather than committing to a single method from the start.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text-based messaging can work for brief check-ins or when writing helps organize thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kendra commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue, codependency, control issues, and related concerns like guilt and shame.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends Jungian ideas with client-centered listening and narrative work. Sessions are conversational and adapted to each person's pace and needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in California settings. That background informs how she supports people through stress, panic, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LMFT which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is based in California.

Can sessions be in other languages or international?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which formats are used for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Various formats let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. That begins the intake and matching process.

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