About Kendra

Hi, I’m Kendra!

Since 2006, I’ve had the privilege of being invited into people’s lives to offer support through all sorts of life challenges.

Over the years, I’ve worked with individuals of all different backgrounds, ages, cultures, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. I adore the complexity and diversity of the human experience, and I find myself constantly inspired by my clients and their stories.

I’ve witnessed a lot of suffering and a lot of healing. I’ve had the honour of watching people grow into who they want to be and, at times, I’ve literally watched people grow up. I’ve belly-laughed one hour and sat with someone in their deepest despair in the next. I’ve watched people find their footing after life knocked them sideways, discover parts of themselves they had lost touch with, and slowly begin to believe in possibilities they couldn’t see before.

I love this work.

My therapeutic style is holistic and trauma-informed, and rooted in authenticity, compassion, intuition, and good ol’ neuroscience. I believe that we are whole people, and that our thoughts, emotions, bodies, relationships, histories, environments, and sense of meaning are all connected. I’m interested not just in what is happening, but in understanding why — and in helping you develop the awareness, skills, and self-compassion to move forward in a way that feels meaningful to you.

I think of therapy as a safe and healing space where you can show up totally as you are. An hour just for you. No judgements, no expectations, just support, guidance, and skills to help you through it.

Beyond the therapist chair, I’m a mom and wife, queer and feminist, an advocate of the silly and a celebrator of the weird, a comedy and true crime nerd, ocean and forest lover, Buddhist-leaning, and probably embrodering something.

Areas of Practice

Depression
Anxiety
OCD
ADHD
Trauma—past or recent
PTSD & CPSTD
Life transitions
Stress and burnout
Break-ups
Women’s issues
Adolescent issues
Relationship issues
Parenthood
Family of origin issues
LGBTQ+
Gender exploration
Self discovery and identity
Body Image
Self-Harm
Self-esteem
Perfectionism
Meditation and relaxation

Modalities

Qualifications

Kendra has a master's in counselling psychology from Adler University and is a member of the BC Assiociation of Clinical Counsellors

"I’m very grateful for the help Kendra has provided. She's a patient and gentle counsellor, and during our sessions, I felt strongly supported and very safe"

"If I knew counselling could be like this, I would have started years ago."

"Kendra is naturally optimistic, down to earth and has incredible insight and a gift for putting things in to perspective with ease. Her use of art therapy and relaxation techniques is highly effective. Although, Kendra is quick to point out that I am the one that is doing the work whenever I thank her, I really don’t think that I would have come this far without her."

Client Testimonials

"Kendra gives me a safe space to spread my feelings out so we can sort through them together. Her unconditional positive regard lets me comfortably share my worst side without fear, and her warmth and compassion have me leaving her office with a new hope and positive outlook on my life. I recommend Kendra to anyone, even if you've never been to therapy before."