I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor in South Carolina with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, adolescent issues, and addictions. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have experience working with veterans, active-duty military servicemen and women.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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She’s amazing! Feels like I’m having a really good vent session with one of my friends and that makes it a lot easier sometimes. Kendra is absolutely the best and I’m glad to have found her!
Written on Dec 25, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kendra has been great so far and I am looking forward to continuing my sessions with her.
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I really respect her and all the advice that she’s given me. I did a summary of the things that I need help with and I sent to her yesterday. So hopefully we will discuss 9/15/25
Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse
She has been great. On point and flexible. You can tell she knows her stuff and has been very responsive and helpful in a variety of tough situations.
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Kendra is Very Professional and Listens well and responds with accuracy
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Kendra was awesome! She was straightforward , helpful, listened, and communicated changes timely. She even checked on me periodically. I feel like she really cares about my progress. I would absolutely work with her again!
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Kendra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kendra really helped me come from sadness/Loss and borderline depression, she has turned my life/thought process all the way around!!!!! I am more Happy/Focus and i just wanna thank her!!! I look at myself as a totally new person!!!
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Kendra for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Kendra is great. She listens to you and gives great suggestions!!
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Kendra is very nice and understands what I’m going through. I like that she listens and helps me come up with goals to move forward with my life
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
Kendra has made this process / journey very easy for me.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and family conflicts
I really enjoyed working with Kendra. She has a great sense of humor, while also being compassionate. She offers advice to help you overcome your anxiety, take better care of yourself and learn communication skills. I would definitely recommend Kenda.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
She’s amazing! My first time seeking therapy services, so I was a little apprehensive and scared of how I might feel or what my therapist would be like. Having had two sessions, I’m glad I made the investment and that the best therapist was selected to meet my needs. Highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Mrs. Kendra is a delight! She is understanding, accommodating, patient, kind, and bubbly! I’m happy to have her as my therapist and would definitely recommend her to others.
Written on Mar 11, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Kendra has exceeded my expectations. She listens and responds like we have been friends. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything and tells you what you don’t want to hear but need to hear. I appreciate her checking on me throughout her busy day or on the weekend.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Kendra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is a very caring person and very knowledgeable about her job
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
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Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She is super understanding and I really appreciate that she listens to my needs
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She is so supportive and understanding!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is such a great therapist I have no complaints
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is a wonderful therapist. I enjoy that she checks up on me. I enjoy talking to her she listens to me and helps me understand what I'm feeling.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
So awesome - great advice and checks in often - really a down to earth person. Thank god!
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Kendra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Kendra Woody is an amazing therapist with a heart of gold. Anyone who needs support or wisdom would be blessed by her.
Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s a great listener and makes me feel comfortable
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best!! She makes me feel so comfortable, supported, and safe! Like venting to a good friend.
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kendra is a guiding light in the dark wilderness of my relationship with a narcissistic demon. I am healing but as you can see from my choice of words, I have a ways to go….
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Simmons has been very helpful to me over a very short period of time and I look forward to working with her more! I love how she periodically checks in on me even if we don’t have an appointment to make sure I’m having a good day. It’s the little things like that that make me feel as though I can trust her!
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kendra has been extremely helpful with my issues. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is awesome!
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far I've been loving my sessions with Kendra (she rocks). I love that I can be myself and talk freely about the stress of being a wife, mother, and student. She's really helping me see that even while having all of those titles its okay to not know at times, and it's okay to take time for ME. Thanks for helping me express/breakdown my past issues Kendra.
Written on Aug 07, 2020 after therapy with Kendra for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kendra has been very encouraging and supportive in our sessions, and she makes it very easy to open up about my feelings and thoughts that I've been bottling in or feel like I have no one else to talk to about. She's provided exercises that help my issues, and even softly challenges me to keep pushing forward. I feel less stressed, and I feel positive about future talks. So far, so good!
Written on Jul 26, 2020 after therapy with Kendra for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mrs. Kendra is the BEST!! She’s always there for me 100% and I can definitely feel myself healing and growing everyday!
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life c
Kendra is amazing. Has supported me since day one.
Written on Jul 18, 2020 after therapy with Kendra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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