Kelly Gendreau (she/her)

Accepting Clients

I specialize in working with clients struggling with the grief/loss of a loved one.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in , CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Losing a loved one is a heart shattering experience. So much has changed and now it's hard to fathom how you are going to pick yourself up and ever feel even close to being "okay" again. It hurts, it's not fair, and you would do anything for just one more moment with them. You are afraid that the memories you have of them will fade and then there will be nothing left to hold onto. But remember, you are NOT expected to "move on" from your loss, only to "move forward".

My Background and Approach

I will work with you to develop new ways to maintain a meaningful bond with your loved one and to memorialize them in a way special to you. Experiencing a loss can often leave individuals feeling broken, misunderstood, lost, and alone, especially if their loss is not taken seriously by others around them. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment for grievers to explore their losses, process emotions, identify healthy coping skills, and make meaning of their losses experienced.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Taking the first step by reaching out for support can help you work through your grief to not feel so “stuck” and to begin the healing process from your loss. Grief comes in many different forms and no two people’s grieving process look exactly alike. We will work together to find a healing style that fits who you are and what feels most comfortable for you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Humanistic Therapy Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Optum
  • Blue Shield of California
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $80/session

Reach out to Kelly