Makeda Kahlein , LPC

Makeda Kahlein is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and has lived in South Carolina since 2003. She began her undergraduate studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she majored in Forensic Psychology and minored in African Studies. After relocating to South Carolina she completed a bachelor of science in Psychology at South Carolina State University.

She went on to earn a graduate degree in Community Counseling from Argosy University with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Makeda holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - a state license that allows her to provide professional counseling services. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.

A servant of the community, Makeda is committed to delivering thoughtful, high-quality care to people who are actively working on their journey to mental wellness. Her background in forensic psychology, community counseling, and family systems informs a collaborative approach that supports clients facing relationship, trauma, and life transition challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Makeda Kahlein

Makeda draws from several established therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals; it helps people build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and feel validated as they work through stress, depression, or relational concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's own motivations for change in a nonjudgmental way - it can be especially helpful for issues like addictions, engagement in treatment, and moving through ambivalence toward healthier choices. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that originate from past experiences and relationships to help individuals understand how these influences affect present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Makeda collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and may integrate elements from different modalities to support what the client is trying to accomplish.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access care from a variety of settings and schedules. For many people, virtual sessions reduce travel time and allow ongoing work on life challenges while balancing daily responsibilities, all while connecting with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.