- Family of origin issues
- Relationship patterns
- Client-Centered methods
About Makeda
Makeda Kahlein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of experience. She studied forensic psychology at John Jay College and completed a psychology degree at South Carolina State University. She holds a graduate degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and is pursuing a doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision.
Makeda frames her work around everyday problems people bring from their family backgrounds. She talks with people about stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, depression, and substance concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, caregiving strain, and worries about intimacy or communication.
In sessions she uses conversational, person-focused methods that invite people to describe what feels stuck. She draws on Client-Centered and Narrative approaches to help clients clarify their story. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns rooted in early relationships.
Makeda has practical experience helping with career shifts, parenting stress, grief, chronic illness concerns, and ADHD-related struggles. She also works with people facing domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation issues, and blended family adjustments. Her approach aims to identify patterns shaped by upbringing and find clearer ways to respond now.
She works in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are arranged through the platform’s matching and scheduling process; please confirm current session options when booking.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change in relationships or life circumstances. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and their families. Rewriting parts of those stories can reduce the power of limiting patterns and open up new choices.Finding the right method is something she approaches together with each person. Makeda will review a client’s goals, needs, and preferences and suggest which approaches to try. The first sessions are used to see what fits and to adjust the plan based on how a client responds.
Session logistics should be confirmed when booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Please check the platform for current session options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can take place between other commitments. Many people find that talking through family patterns and relationship issues works well across distance when the approach and scheduling match their needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues. The profile also lists family of origin issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses conversational, person-centered work. Clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience and holds a graduate degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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