Sarah Kendra, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy and counseling services in Geneva, Illinois

Sarah Kendra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years’ experience supporting individuals and families in navigating their emotional health journeys. She empowers clients by helping them gain insight and develop coping skills so they may achieve personal growth and healing.

Sarah received her BA in Psychology and Human Services at Albion College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan with concentrations in Mental Health and Individual Therapy. She has experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, stress management, trauma, substance misuse and addiction, parenting, and women’s issues including domestic violence.

For more than 12 years, Sarah worked in oncology, palliative, and hospice healthcare supporting clients (and their caregivers) who have chronic and life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, heart, lung, and neurological diseases. She provided therapy to help clients increase their ability to cope and engage meaningfully each day. Understanding the special challenges and issues that are part of this setting uniquely qualifies Sarah to provide therapy to healthcare professionals.

Sarah’s therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, curiosity, and collaboration. You can expect a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. Sarah will tailor treatment to your individual needs. She will employ a strengths-based methodology that may include CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and IFS.

Sarah has a particular interest in supporting individuals through their grief experiences, she is a Certified Grief Professional. She understands losses come in different shapes and sizes. Sarah is available to support clients experiencing grief such as loss of a loved one, relationship, job, or sense of self.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment.