Makeda Kahlein, LPC

Makeda Kahlein is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who has practiced for nine years. She trained in community counseling and marriage and family therapy and is currently working toward a doctorate in counseling education and supervision. She lives and practices in South Carolina and brings a community-minded focus to her work.

Her style is straightforward and warm. She listens first and then helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication so clients can try different ways of coping between meetings. Makeda aims to make room for everyday struggles alongside deeper life questions.

She often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and abuse. Other areas she supports include relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career stress, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues linked to chronic illness, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and problems that stem from family of origin patterns.

Makeda blends several approaches in session. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead. She draws on narrative techniques to help people reframe their stories and on motivational interviewing to support change. Psychodynamic and existential ideas also inform work on meaning, identity, and long-standing patterns.

Her background across forensic psychology, community counseling, and family-focused training informs a broad view of each person’s situation. She welcomes questions about how therapy might fit specific challenges and encourages prospective clients to start by matching on the platform and scheduling a time to talk.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client’s priorities to shape each session. It’s useful for people who need a supportive space to sort feelings and decide next steps.

Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. The therapist helps separate the person from the problem and looks for moments that point to different possibilities. This approach can help with identity questions, relationship patterns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Makeda collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the plan as the work evolves.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps fit sessions into busy weeks. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only options when video is difficult. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while balancing daily responsibilities.