Kendra Riley , LCSW

Kendra Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois who brings 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She earned her degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work and has worked extensively with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, helping them build practical coping skills and identify personal strengths.

Her approach is rooted in active listening and encouragement, focusing on each person’s unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She blends support with motivation to help clients recognize and use their own resources, and she emphasizes collaboration as clients explore change and growth.

Kendra acknowledges that reaching out for help can feel difficult, and she treats that step as an important act of courage. She is available for evening appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, and she aims to create a respectful, strengths-based space for people ready to begin or continue their work in therapy.

Client-Focused Methods for Effective Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's experience, helping clients explore feelings and choices while the therapist follows their lead - it is useful for relationship concerns, low mood, and building self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change - it is often useful for managing stress, addictions, and making lifestyle adjustments. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable goals so clients can notice progress and move forward even when time is limited.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kendra works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative effort, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional options for those with busy schedules or who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support in ways that fit daily life.