About Kathlene
Kathlene Pendleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, addiction recovery, grief, and guilt and shame. Her background includes supporting people through mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and caregiving strain.
Kathlene uses practical, evidence-informed approaches rather than jargon. Sessions focus on learning skills that help manage intense feelings and make everyday choices easier. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck and offers concrete tools to try between visits.
Her style is collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals and then tests what works in real life. Conversations move between understanding painful feelings and practicing new ways of responding to them.
She draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods guide how she addresses issues like shame, communication problems, and anger. Expect a mix of talking, behavioral experiments, and skill practice.
People often come to Kathlene for help with parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, financial stress, or rebuilding self-esteem after loss. She encourages steady changes over time and supports clients in trying different strategies until they find what fits.
How Kathlene blends therapy methods and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful when guilt or shame makes someone avoid important parts of life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It can be helpful for managing intense emotions, improving coping, and reducing reactive behavior.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick strategies that fit daily life and personal preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work and family, make shorter check-ins easier, and avoid travel time. Online work still focuses on practical skill practice, behavioral experiments, and clear steps to try between sessions so therapy can fit into an everyday routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, addiction recovery, grief, and issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical exercises and talk to help people notice patterns, practice new responses, and test what helps in daily life.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.