Makeda Kahlein

Makeda Kahlein is a licensed professional counselor with nine years of clinical experience. She began her studies in forensic psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and finished a psychology degree at South Carolina State University. She later earned a graduate degree in community counseling with a concentration in marriage and family therapy and is pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. She also uses tools from narrative and psychodynamic work to help people understand patterns from their past and how those patterns affect present behavior.

Makeda helps people address many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also supports those navigating career changes, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the individual. Conversations focus on clear goals, small steps, and strategies that can be used between meetings. She emphasizes listening first, then partnering with clients to build change that fits their life.

Makeda practices in South Carolina and offers services to international clients in English. She describes herself as community-minded and available on Mondays and Tuesdays for sessions through the platform.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's unique needs. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to set goals at their own pace.

Existential Therapy looks at life choices and meaning. It can help people facing big transitions, loss of direction, or questions about purpose. Motivational Interviewing supports change by exploring a person's own reasons for wanting things to be different, which suits concerns like addictions or starting new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Makeda will talk with the person about goals, history, and what feels helpful, then adapt methods to fit those needs. Decisions about pacing and focus are collaborative throughout therapy.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to match a person’s day-to-day demands while keeping attention on progress and practical changes.