Kitty Kendall, MA, LCMHC
Emotional healing from relationships happens in relationships. Cultivating healthy, respectful, trusting relationships helps heal feelings of chronic shame and self-blame. The therapeutic relationship can - and should! - be a healing one. Whether you’re coming to therapy because you feel alone and are ready to start cultivating those relationships, or because you’re looking for someone else to add to your community of loving supports, I want to be on your team!
“Emotional healing from relationships happens in relationships.”
I SPECIALIZE IN WORKING WITH:
Adults affected by trauma related to past relationships or sexual abuse
Folx experiencing chronic loneliness and disconnection from others
PTSD
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Female survivors of cult abuse and spiritual injury
Using an evidence-based blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), therapeutic writing, solution-focused problem solving, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I will support you on your journey of recovering from relationship trauma.
All of my approaches are trauma-informed, and are tailored to meet your experiences and symptoms.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Asheville, NC
BA in Religious Studies
University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC
An important note: My approach is best suited for those who are not in crisis and who feel physically and emotionally safe enough to do deeper work.
If you feel unsafe and in need immediate support, the following resources can provide you with case management, legal counsel, crisis counseling, or connect you with shelter services:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
Pisgah Legal Services
828-253-0406
https://www.pisgahlegal.org
RAINN:
800-656-4673
Love is Respect
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When we are in controlling relationships, it’s easy to lose our sense of self. Our hearts become overwhelmed by our partner’s needs, and we lose touch with our inner wisdom. While your trust in your heart’s judgment may be shaken, you never lost that wise self. It just became quieter. In therapy we will work on rediscovering that wise part of you.