
Kendra graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and from Idaho State University with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling. She has extensive experience as a licensed counselor, mental health educator, and business owner, and is the founder of Fulfillment Therapy. She also leads mental health and wellness retreats.
Kendra is a mother of four, married to Joel Nielson, also a therapist. She currently works as a licensed clinical counselor, leads Fulfillment Therapy, and co-hosts a mental health and wellness podcast, released biweekly.
Kendra's work is focused on helping individuals, couples, and families build practical tools for connection and resilience — through her clinical practice, educational programs, and public content.

Fulfillment Therapy is globally ranked in the top 1% of podcasts.
In Apple Podcasts, Fulfillment Therapy ranks 1st in Fulfillment, 1st in LDS Parent, 1st in Family Connection, 4th in Marriage & Family Therapy, 4th in Self Actualization, 5th in Unmet Needs, and 7th in Self-Mastery.
Fulfillment Therapy has 160+ 5 Star Reviews (and counting).
Kendra has been featured on several podcasts such as Conversations with Dr. Jennifer, Holistic Moms, Happily Hormonal, Milk and Honey, Kingdom Fit Moms, Be The Change You Need, Healthy Beyond 40, Dr. Wyatt Show, Money Mindful Moms, Rose's Homestead, Finding Christ in Modern Media, and many more scheduled or soon to be aired.

Guests, collaborators, and fellow creators have the opportunity to reach Fulfillment Therapy's established audience through free cross-promotion of their business, podcast, or platform. This typically includes a featured bio and mention on the Fulfillment Therapy podcast, along with shares across our public and private Facebook groups, Instagram, and website.
Fulfillment Therapy has built a genuine, engaged community of parents and professionals over several years of content creation — and we've found that the best growth happens when people support each other's work. If you're a therapist, educator, author, podcaster, or business owner with a message that could resonate with our audience, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities and how we might promote each other's work. We're always glad to grow together through collaboration.

Kendra Nielson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and host of Fulfillment Therapy, a top 1% globally ranked podcast. She runs a private practice and public education platform focused on mental health and family wellbeing, helping individuals and couples build practical tools for connection and resilience.
Married to a fellow therapist and a mother of four, Kendra brings both clinical training and lived experience to her work with parents navigating the demands of family life. Her approach draws on evidence-based practices — including EMDR and the Gottman Method — combined with a focus on positive psychology and everyday, practical application.
Invite Kendra to your podcast, training, or event for a conversation on relationships, resilience, and evidence-based approaches to family wellbeing

Here are some frequently requested topics. Choose one from the list, or request your own through email at hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org.
Exploring the Path to Personal Fulfillment
Understanding & Addressing Your Neglected Needs to Improve Relationships
Harnessing Post-Traumatic Growth & Failing Forward
Embracing Ownership: The Key to Overcoming Challenges
Navigating Trauma with Resilience and Hopeful Healing
Grieving & Finding Strength in the Face of Loss
The Power of Consistent, Small Steps
Cultivating a Lifelong Pursuit of Personal Growth
Strategies for Building Strong Marriages & Families
Courageously Living a Life Aligned with Your Core Values
The Power of Faith & Visualizations in Therapy
Reaching Your Highest Potential - WITHOUT Overdoing It
The Gift of Anxiety & Depression
Letting Go of Shame (Shoulds, Supposed To's, Needs To's, Have To's)
Healing Your Inner Child in Ways That Work

