Kendra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA (she, her)
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If you’re someone who’s used to staying strong, keeping it together, or performing under pressure, you might look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected on the inside. I work with high-achieving adults, people who are disciplined, focused, or accustomed to pushing through stress, yet struggle to access their emotions, slow down, or feel grounded.
My clients often come from structured, demanding, or competitive environments where emotional expression wasn’t encouraged. Over time, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, overthinking, or feeling out of touch with your body.
I use EMDR, somatic techniques, EFT, and IFS parts work to help you move beyond insight and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to suppress to succeed or stay composed. In our work together, we’ll explore how your internal system adapted to stress or performance expectations, and how to create a more grounded, connected way of being.
Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, life transitions, relationship changes, or the weight of long-held expectations, therapy can give you a safe space to slow down and tune into yourself in a new way.
If you’re ready to stop operating in survival mode and start reconnecting with who you are beneath the pressure, I’m here to support you.
Call or Email Kendra Waddy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (334) 292-2989
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Kendra Waddy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (334) 292-2989
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / A375 Kendra Cheanise Waddy
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Auburn University, Marriage & Family Therapy, Graduated 2024
- Certificate from EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kendra Waddy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (334) 292-2989
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotion Regulation
- Peer Relationships
- Pre-marital
- Stress
Kendra Waddy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (334) 292-2989
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Kendra Waddy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (334) 292-2989
Location
Additional Location
Birmingham, AL 35243
(334) 292-2989Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Kendra Waddy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Call for a free consultation now - (334) 292-2989