Kendall Klas

Find Your Light Counseling for Teens and Young Adults was founded by Kendall Klas, LCSW. Born and raised in New Jersey, Kendall knew from an early age that her two passions in life were helping others through challenging times and being involved in the performing arts. While pursuing her Masters degree in Social Work in 2010 at Fordham University, she worked as a choreographer and dance instructor at community theatres and high schools around the area. Her first exposure to combining therapy with the arts was during her graduate level internship working with teens as part of an improv acting troupe. This group improvised scenes depicting difficult real-life scenarios that teens may encounter. Kendall spent much of her post graduate life working and performing at Porch Light Studio, Stage, and Schools in Glen Rock, NJ, while simultaneously serving as Assistant Director of a partial care program for people suffering from chronic and severe mental illness. She continued her therapeutic journey at community mental heath agencies and small group practices, focusing her work on teenagers and young adults. Currently, she sings in an acoustic duo and performs on weekends at various venues. Kendall thrives in her connection with adolescents and young people, finding that ideal balance between relatability, validation and professionalism.