The Dr. Kendi Ashitiva

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Kendi Ashitiva, a seasoned therapist and mental wellness coach with over a decade of experience supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and wholeness.

A psychologist by profession, trainer, and mentor, Dr. Kendi holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She brings together deep clinical expertise and compassionate care in her private practice, creating a safe and supportive space for meaningful transformation.

Her work centers on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care. Dr. Kendi specializes in supporting clients healing from:

  • Childhood trauma (Adverse Childhood Experiences – ACEs)
  • Complex and chronic trauma
  • Transgenerational trauma

Trauma Specialist

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Garissa University Attack

Dr. Kendi has done Trauma Recovery work, when she worked with students of the Garissa University terror attack, in 2015. She took them through psychological first aid and trauma focused group therapy for a period of 3 months and help them re-integrate back to life and society after one of the deadliest terror attacks at a Kenyan university.

Westgate Terror Attack

Dr. Kendi has also worked with 200 victims of the Westgate Terror attack, for a period of 2 years following the murder of their colleagues in January 2019. The intervention involved psychological debriefing and first aid as well trauma focused group and individual therapy.

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Consultant Psychologist

European Union Observer

Dr. Kendi has served as a Consultant Psychologist for the European Union Observer mission in 2022. Key roles were to offer psychological support to the members of the mission during their stay in Kenya.