Relationships are hard.
Reclaim the joy in yours.
Science-backed guidance for deeper connection with yourself and others
You’re in the right place.
I’m Kendall Carriere—a Relational Life Therapy Practitioner and Safe and Sound Protocol provider. I work with individuals and couples around the world who are ready to break free from stuck patterns and build the kind of connection they’ve been longing for.
If you’ve ever found yourself:
Stuck in the same fight that never seems to end
Pulled into reactivity or shutdown before you can stop it
Struggling to rebuild closeness after trust has been broken
Wanting more intimacy but not knowing how to spark it
Wishing your partner could truly see, hear, and understand you
Unsure how to repair after a painful rupture
…you’re not alone. These patterns are often rooted in both relational habits and nervous system responses that can be shifted with the proper support.
Change begins the moment you start.
Meet Kendall Carriere in this 90 second video
Why My Approach Is Different
Direct + Honest
No tiptoeing. No spinning.
We get straight to what actually matters — with clarity, honesty, and compassion.
Skills You Can Use Today
Insight alone won’t change your relationship.
Every session ends with one clear tool you can use immediately to de-escalate conflict.
You’ll also get a short session recap and access to a private digital toolbox between sessions.
Nervous System–Informed
Real change happens in your nervous system — not just your mind.
As a Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner. I help you move out of reactivity and shutdown so the connection can actually stick.
Focused. Efficient. Effective.
Many clients feel a shift after one session.
This is results-driven work — not therapy designed to drag on for years.
Happy Clients
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"We waited too long to start working with Kendall. I kept hoping things in my marriage would improve. Magical thinking, right? Kendall taught us how to fight fair so we both got our needs met. Now we are more in love than the day we got married!"
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“I am writing to express my gratitude for the support and guidance you have provided me throughout our sessions. Your compassion, understanding, and expertise have been instrumental in helping me navigate the challenges I’ve faced. Your ability to listen without judgment, ask insightful questions, and offer practical tools has made a significant impact on my personal growth and well-being. I truly appreciate the time and effort you have invested in our work together. “
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“The progress I’ve made is a testament to your dedication and skill as a coach. Your support has not only helped me address immediate concerns but has also empowered me to approach life with greater confidence and resilience. Thank you once again for being such a positive and influential part of my journey. I am deeply grateful for the positive changes you’ve helped me achieve and for the safe space you’ve provided to explore and understand myself better.”
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“I've worked with a lot of therapists, but working with you was the best mental health experience of my life. I came to you thinking I needed tools to soothe my anxiety, but I actually needed to learn how to set limits and boundaries, so I didn't have anxiety to begin with. I'm amazed with where I am in just four sessions. “
Getting Started & Session Rates
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What to Expect from RLT Sessions
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a fast, practical approach that gets to the root of relationship patterns without dragging the process out. Together, we move quickly, honestly, and compassionately toward the real shifts you’re wanting.
Here’s what working with me looks like:
1. We get clear on what’s actually happening.
You’ll gain insight into the patterns driving disconnection, reactivity, or distance — without blame or shame.2. We address the stuck places directly.
Instead of circling the issues, we name them with clarity and compassion so we can begin repairing what’s been hurting.3. You learn skills you can use immediately.
Every session comes with tools you can put into practice right away to strengthen communication, connection, and repair.4. We work with your nervous system too.
Lasting change requires more than insight. You’ll learn how your body’s responses shape your reactions — and, if appropriate, we can integrate the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to help you stay grounded, open, and connected. Note: SSP is optional but recommended.5. You’ll see results faster than traditional therapy.
Most clients feel a shift within the first session or two. With commitment, these changes compound into meaningful, lasting transformation. -
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
A premium, neuroscience-based nervous system interventionThe Safe and Sound Protocol is a polyvagal-based listening intervention designed to calm the nervous system, reduce reactivity, and deepen your capacity for connection. SSP works beautifully alongside Relational Life Therapy to help you stay grounded, open, and engaged during the moments that matter most.
How SSP Works With Me
SSP is delivered over a series of guided sessions combined with personalized monitoring and pacing. It includes:
A one-time SSP Access + Monitoring Fee: $500
This covers 4 months of SSP App access, personalized setup, customized pacing, and all support and tracking between sessions, all handled by Kendall outside of sessions.
SSP Investment: $500 + minimum of 5 sessions
Who SSP Is For
SSP is ideal if you struggle with:
emotional reactivity or shutting down
staying grounded during conflict
chronic stress or anxious attachment
repeating patterns even when you “know better”
difficulty accessing your Wise Adult in charged moments
Why SSP Matters
Lasting relational change requires more than insight — it requires a regulated nervous system. SSP helps retrain your brain and body toward safety and connection, making it easier to use the skills we build together.
Note: For ease of investment, the SSP Access Fee is paid upfront, and session rates are paid as the sessions are held.
If you’d rather join in a group setting, check out Group Sessions
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Virtual sessions available worldwide
50 minutes each
$150 per session
Sessions are offered weekly or bi-weekly for steady, meaningful progress.
You’ll also have access to:
The Wise Adult Toolbox — a private library of tools, guides, and resources created exclusively for my clients.*
*Gifted to you after your first session.
I’m Kendall Carriere—the first Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Practitioner in Louisiana, serving individuals and couples worldwide.
I’m dedicated to helping people transform their relationships, their emotional patterns, and their lives. My work is compassionate, non-judgmental, and grounded in real lived experience. I know deep, lasting change is possible—and I’m here to help you build the skills, resilience, and connection to create a life you’re proud of.
My comprehensive training includes Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), the Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner (SSP), along with specialized work in grief and life transitions. This holistic, results-driven foundation allows me to support both the relationship and the nervous system—because true transformation requires both.
My specialties include:
Relationship connection and transformation (for couples and individuals)
Grief and life transitions
Anxiety, emotional regulation, and nervous system support
About Kendall
Aren’t you tired of repeating the same fight? Real change can start today.
