- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment concerns
- Parenting support
About Kendra
Kendra Covington is an Iowa-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people work through relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Kendra also supports people facing parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she focuses on emotions and patterns that keep problems repeating. That can mean naming hard-to-recognize feelings, noticing how people respond to each other, and practicing new ways to connect.
Kendra addresses a wide range of concerns including addiction-related struggles, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders. She also works with issues like blended family dynamics, infidelity, jealousy, codependency, and problems rooted in family of origin. Her experience includes supporting people who are dealing with caregiver stress and challenges linked to military service.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Conversations aim to surface what matters most, try small changes, and check what works. She and the client plan steps together and adjust as needed.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's clinical approaches. Prospective clients are invited to use the platform's matching flow to schedule an initial appointment and see the online therapy options available to them.
How Kendra adapts EFT and related approaches for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns in relationships. It helps people notice recurring emotional responses and try new ways of relating to close others and to themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes choosing actions that match personal values while learning simple ways to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and helps people build more reliable emotional connections.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kendra will discuss goals, preferences, and how you respond to different methods. She will collaborate with clients to decide whether EFT, ACT, attachment-focused work, or a mix of approaches fits best for the issues at hand.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling when needed. Some clients prefer fewer visual demands and choose audio-only sessions for quieter bandwidth. Discuss practical needs with Kendra when you begin so session arrangements match your daily routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns such as addiction and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes emotions and patterns that repeat in relationships using Emotionally-Focused Therapy combined with practical strategies from ACT and CBT.
How long has she been practicing?
Kendra has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Iowa and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform's booking flow.
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