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 focused on forensic psychology and minored in African studies. After relocating, she completed a bachelor of arts in psychology at South Carolina State University before pursuing graduate training at Argosy University, earning a degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Makeda holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is continuing her academic work as a doctoral student in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University. Her career reflects a commitment to serving local communities and delivering thoughtful, client-focused care. She has provided sessions on this platform on Mondays and Tuesdays and brings training in both individual and family-oriented approaches to support people navigating life transitions and relational concerns.

Throughout her education and practice Makeda emphasizes an ethic of service and quality of care, combining formal training with a focus on helping clients move toward greater mental wellness. She welcomes inquiries and has historically invited prospective clients to begin the therapeutic process through scheduling and an initial intake.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and goals. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding and emotional relief from stress or life transitions.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative technique that helps clients clarify their reasons for change and build internal motivation. It is often useful for addressing ambivalence around behaviors such as substance use, health changes, or other patterns the client wants to shift.

Narrative therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, separating the person from the problem and opening possibilities for new meanings and choices. It can be especially helpful for clients navigating identity, relationship, or life-course challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Makeda will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and to adapt methods so therapy fits the client rather than forcing the client to fit a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and travel. Accessible options help people maintain continuity of support even when life circumstances change.