Kendra Davis-Leighty, LSCSW, LCSW

Kendra Davis-Leighty is an LSCSW (Kansas) and an LCSW (Missouri) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes. Sessions are presented in straightforward language focused on concrete steps and practical skills.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. EMDR and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit for processing difficult memories and increasing readiness for change. Kendra emphasizes collaboration and clear goals when planning sessions.

In sessions she focuses on specific problems and simple strategies that can be practiced between meetings. That may include tracking patterns of thought, testing new behaviors, learning breathing and attention skills, or developing clearer ways to communicate. Sessions tend to be focused and action-oriented rather than long, open-ended conversations.

Kendra has worked with adults facing midlife shifts, caregiving stress, workplace strain, divorce or separation, and aging or geriatric concerns. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and difficulties around forgiveness or life purpose. Her background includes helping clients build self-love and improve interpersonal communication.

People choosing her approach can expect a mix of problem-focused work and space to reflect on personal strengths. She asks questions, offers practical tools, and tracks progress over time so goals stay concrete and measurable.

Practical approaches used in remote sessions