Kendra Wright-Baker, LMSW, LCSW

Therapist in Michigan

Compassionate clinical social worker with 26 years' experience

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Depression support
Anxiety and stress
Addiction care

About Kendra

Kendra Wright-Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 26 years of experience to her work. She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential and practices in Michigan. She focuses on helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and bipolar disorder.

Kendra takes a respectful and compassionate approach in sessions. She adapts conversations and care plans to match each person's needs. Clients can expect straightforward talk about goals and steps they can try between meetings.

Her background includes long experience with adults and adolescents facing mood and substance concerns. She also supports people dealing with caregiver burdens, chronic illness and pain, cancer, and aging or geriatric issues. Communication problems, codependency, and feelings of isolation are other areas she commonly addresses.

Kendra frames therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to empower people to make changes at their own pace and to build practical skills for daily life. Her style is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centered on the individual in front of her.

She works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Side note

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Arizona

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMSW, Michigan: 6801082341
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-19488
NPI: 1770079972

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques generally involve focused methods that help people change patterns of thinking and behavior. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different ways of thinking to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety; it helps people manage mood and day-to-day stress. Another approach centers on building coping skills and problem-solving steps to address substance use, relationship issues, and the strains of caregiving or chronic illness; it often includes concrete tasks to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding camera use when that feels better. Many people appreciate the flexibility to schedule therapy around caregiving, medical appointments, or other responsibilities, and therapists tailor session pacing to practical life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendra often help with?

Kendra works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, substance use or addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a respectful, compassionate approach and tailors conversations to each person's needs. The focus is on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.

How much experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, and an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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