Dr. Kendra Stuke, LSCSW
Experienced Kansas therapist specializing in trauma and families
- Trauma informed care
- Play therapy for children
- CBT for teens and adults
About Dr. Kendra Stuke
Dr. Kendra Stuke is a Kansas-based licensed clinician with 26 years of professional experience helping children, teens, young adults, and adults navigate emotional and relational challenges. She holds the LSCSW credential - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - and has completed focused training to strengthen her trauma and child-focused work. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, depression, trauma, abuse, and ADHD, and she supports clients through life transitions and phases that require careful adaptation and growth.
She has pursued specialized certifications to improve treatment options for the people she serves. As a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, she applies evidence-informed techniques to work with trauma-related concerns. As a Registered Play Therapist, she employs play-based interventions that allow children to express and process difficult feelings in developmentally appropriate ways. Dr. Stuke combines these skills with a strengths-oriented approach that honors each person as the expert of their own story, helping them build on existing resources to move toward healthier, more satisfying lives.
Her style emphasizes support, empowerment, and collaborative problem solving, guiding clients through change with practical strategies and respectful care.
She has pursued specialized certifications to improve treatment options for the people she serves. As a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, she applies evidence-informed techniques to work with trauma-related concerns. As a Registered Play Therapist, she employs play-based interventions that allow children to express and process difficult feelings in developmentally appropriate ways. Dr. Stuke combines these skills with a strengths-oriented approach that honors each person as the expert of their own story, helping them build on existing resources to move toward healthier, more satisfying lives.
Her style emphasizes support, empowerment, and collaborative problem solving, guiding clients through change with practical strategies and respectful care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Kendra Stuke have?
Dr. Kendra Stuke has 26 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Dr. Kendra Stuke a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LSCSW credential - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. License details: KS LSCSW LSCSW 3860.
In which languages does Dr. Kendra Stuke provide therapy?
Dr. Kendra Stuke provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Kendra Stuke located?
She is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Dr. Kendra Stuke as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Kendra Stuke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Kendra Stuke work with international clients?
Dr. Kendra Stuke does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Kendra Stuke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Kendra Stuke draws on several established approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current emotional responses - it is useful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore goals, build self-esteem, and make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Stuke works collaboratively with clients to assess their concerns, goals, and preferences and to adapt techniques that fit their situation. Over time she adjusts strategies based on progress and evolving needs, keeping the client involved in decision making.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across different schedules and communication styles, helping clients maintain momentum in their work toward change.