Hidden Gems: Meet Kendrick Love Sr. of Kendrick Love Behavior Consulting LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kendrick Love Sr..

Hi Kendrick, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’m Dr. Kendrick Love Sr., and my journey into behavioral consulting started with me. As a kid, I battled serious anger issues and struggled to communicate in healthy ways. I eventually found my outlet through the performing arts, especially modern dance, concert choir, and theater. Those discoveries taught me the power of channeling emotions into something creative and positive.

In 2004, after earning my bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, I began working with children diagnosed with autism and other special needs. Later, while working in Cobb County Schools, I served in the HAVEN program as an Behavior Intensive Interventionist for emotionally struggling students, and earned my masters in Educational Leadership. One of my most life-changing moments came from working with a young male student that was unexpectedly diagnosed with a brain tumor who suffered from constant manic episodes at the beginning of the school year. By humbly listening—really listening—I unexpectedly developed strategies that reduced his episodes dramatically. That experience, and the chance to introduce him to the late Chadwick Boseman a week after filming Black Panther, reshaped my life’s mission to help children.

I later took my work abroad, becoming a unique regional behavioral specialist in Kuwaiti schools, where I worked with families from every walk of life—royal, wealth, and deep poverty alike. Those years proved that behavioral strategies aren’t one-size-fits-all; they must be tailored to each child, each family, and each culture.

In 2021, I came back home and launched Kendrick Love Behavior Consulting LLC (KLBC). Today, KLBC exists to give families, schools, and businesses a different way to look at behavior—one that doesn’t just “manage” challenges but transforms them into opportunities for growth.

My belief is simple: every child can change, every family can grow, and every community can heal when we equip parents and educators with the right tools.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
“Without struggle, there is no progress.” That quote really defines my journey. The road has not been smooth, and honestly, I wouldn’t want it to be, because the struggles shaped my purpose. I need to recognize every step. One of the biggest challenges in behavior consulting is convincing adult society—parents, schools, social media—that there are real options to help a child’s behavior beyond punishment or giving up. Too often, we adults seek quick fixes or hold onto outdated beliefs about discipline, and it can be challenging to shift those mindsets to new possibilities.

There were also so many personal struggles—being a voice in spaces where I had limited options, working with families and my past warrior coworkers in multiple crises, and at times carrying the emotional weight of permanently heartbreaking situations. But with every obstacle, I have been reinforced why this work matters. Each time I’ve had to push through doubt, resistance, or setbacks, I’ve also seen many successful breakthroughs that remind me progress is possible. Those struggles don’t discourage me; they fuel me.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Kendrick Love Behavior Consulting LLC ?
Kendrick Love Behavior Consulting (KLBC) was established to provide families, schools, and businesses with a fresh perspective on child behavior. We don’t just focus on the child—we bring parents, educators, and communities into the process, because real change happens when everyone is equipped with the right tools. Our work blends evidence-based strategies with creativity, cultural awareness, and empathy. That means whether we’re running parent support groups, teacher trainings, or student social-emotional learning programs, the goal is always the same: to help people not only manage behavior, but transform it into opportunities for growth.

What sets us apart is our hands-on, human approach. We don’t provide cookie-cutter answers. We meet families and organizations where they are and tailor strategies that fit their culture, values, and everyday life. I’m most proud that KLBC has become known as a place of hope—where parents feel supported instead of judged, where teachers feel empowered instead of overwhelmed, and where children feel understood instead of labeled.

For readers, I want them to know KLBC is more than a consulting company—it’s a movement to change how we view child behavior. We specialize in parent coaching, school partnerships, workshops, and crisis strategy development. At the heart of it all, we give people something rare: the belief that positive change is possible and the tools to make it happen.

Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I was born in Tallahassee, Florida. My father is both a painter and a martial artist, and my mother is a dancer, a graduate of FAMU, and later a Therapeutic Recreation instructor at Savannah State. They separated shortly after I was born, and by the time I was 10, I had moved with my mother to Savannah, Georgia, where I spent the rest of my childhood and young adult life. Growing up, I was active and creative—I played general sports, but really excelled in gymnastics and loved drawing comic book characters.

At the same time, I carried struggles that weren’t always visible. I wrestled with teenage depression and had a hard time communicating when I needed help. School was also difficult; I didn’t discover that I had a learning disorder until my senior year in college at Savannah State. That discovery explained a lot of the challenges I had faced, but it also gave me a new perspective on resilience.

My time at Savannah State was transformative. My mother’s career as a Therapeutic Recreation instructor influenced my decision to pursue my own degree in the same field. I spent the first half of my college years in the concert choir, where my mentor taught me the art of truly listening, and the second half in my mother’s college dance company, where I discovered a passion for contemporary dance. Between those experiences, I not only found healing outlets for my own anger and depression, but also learned how the arts could be a powerful tool for emotional growth.

Those lessons—about resilience, creativity, and the importance of listening—still shape who I am today and how I work with families and children.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Kendricklove.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/k.l.behavior_consulting
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenLoveBehaviorConsulting
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrick-lovemed/