Kendra Martino

Therapy isn’t about someone else telling you how to live your life. It also isn’t about someone agreeing with everything you say. I believe therapy works best when you have a place to think honestly, ask difficult questions, and better understand yourself with someone who is committed to understanding you and willing to offer a different perspective when it helps you move forward. Whether you’re working through the impact of trauma, navigating a difficult relationship, managing anxiety, or making sense of a major life transition, my goal is the same: to first understand how you’ve come to see the world the way you do. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, beliefs, emotions, relationships, and patterns that have shaped your perspective. Along the way, I’ll ask thoughtful questions, notice themes you may have overlooked, and help you see your situation from angles that may have been difficult to recognize on your own, not because I’m interested in being right, but because I want to help you understand yourself more fully. What drew me to counseling is a genuine curiosity about people. I enjoy hearing their stories, understanding what has shaped them, and walking alongside them as they make sense of life’s challenges. It is a privilege to be invited into someone’s life during a difficult season, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, and behavioral interventions. Rather than expecting every client to fit one approach, I adapt my work to fit the person sitting across from me because every person, and every story, is different. My hope is that when our work together is done, you won’t leave with my answers. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, greater clarity about what matters most to you, and confidence that the next step is one you’ve chosen intentionally.