Makeda Kahlein, LPC

Makeda Kahlein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She moved from Brooklyn to South Carolina in 2003 and followed a path through psychology and counseling studies that led her to work with adults facing many life challenges. Makeda emphasizes practical support for people who are trying to change patterns that no longer serve them.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship problems. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person now and on small, doable steps that fit daily life. Her background includes study in forensic psychology, community counseling, and a graduate concentration in marriage and family therapy, and she is pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision.

Makeda draws from several therapy styles to match a person’s needs. She leans on client-centered work to build trust and clarity. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas help uncover repeating storylines and early patterns that affect current choices. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants support making concrete changes.

People who turn to her often bring issues such as trauma, grief, parenting strain, caregiving stress, body image, or career transitions. She also supports those coping with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, chronic illness, codependency, or intimacy-related issues. Makeda works with individuals seeking compassionate, practical help to make progress.

Makeda schedules sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays and welcomes people who prefer to complete the initial matching steps and book a time. Readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps clarify goals, and supports decisions the client makes about change. This approach is useful for people feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, change-oriented method that helps people weigh choices and build internal motivation. It works well when someone wants to cut back on addictive behaviors or start a new routine but feels stuck.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and finds ways to separate a person from a problem. This can help with issues like shame, codependency, or repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative planning can change as work progresses and new needs appear.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy week, and offer a way to check in during transitions or while managing caregiving and work demands.