Kendrick Burden, LCSW

Kendrick Burden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, and issues like addiction and ADHD. Kendrick aims to create a warm, empathetic space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

He frames therapy around a client-centered mindset, meaning the person in therapy is treated as the expert on their own life. Kendrick combines that perspective with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. He also lists Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, among the approaches he uses for trauma-related concerns.

Sessions focus on practical steps and personal strengths. Kendrick encourages people to take ownership of the problems they bring to therapy and to make small, manageable changes. He offers a straightforward style and emphasizes collaboration on goals and strategies.

His background includes work in community-based outpatient mental health settings. That experience shaped his comfort with a range of issues from mood disorders and addiction to parenting and caregiver stress. Kendrick draws on those years in clinic to guide treatment planning and problem-solving.

People who come for help can expect clear conversation about next steps and tools to use between sessions. Kendrick aims to meet clients where they are and to tailor methods to each person’s needs and pace.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It is useful when someone wants clearer direction and more meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions; it is listed among the approaches Kendrick uses for trauma-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kendrick treats this as a collaborative process where therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote work helpful for fitting care into busy days, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to practice skills between meetings. Discuss format options during the initial scheduling step to find what fits your routine and goals.