Danesha Kendrick

Here's your full client introduction with your complete approach and modalities woven in, ready to copy and paste: Hello, I am Danesha Kendrick, a clinical mental health counseling graduate student currently working toward my graduation and licensure hour requirements. I practice under the supervision of Elizabeth McCoy, LPC-S. My approach is holistic, meaning I see you as a whole person, mind, body, and story, rather than a single problem to be solved. At the heart of my work is person-centered care, which means you set the pace and you remain the expert on your own life. I am here to walk alongside you, not ahead of you. I work primarily from a narrative therapy lens, which means I believe you are the author of your own story. Together, we explore the experiences that have shaped you, separate you from the problems you are facing, and begin rewriting the narrative in a way that feels true and empowering to you. I also draw from a range of approaches and tailor them to what you actually need, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to shift the patterns that keep you stuck. Motivational Interviewing to help you move through ambivalence and find your own reasons for the change you want. Somatic Awareness to tune into what your body is holding, because healing is not only something we think through, it is something we feel and release. Culturally Informed Practice that honors your background, identity, and lived experience as central to who you are and how we work together. I work with adults, couples, and groups, and I have a special heart for identity work, helping men explore the protector identity and the weight they often carry, and supporting women through identity shifts and life transitions. Whatever season you are walking through, I welcome the chance to be alongside you in the moments that feel hard to carry alone. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and free of judgment, where you can show up exactly as you are. If you are looking for a counselor who will meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect for your story, I would be honored to work with you. Warmly, Danesha Kendrick