- Person-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Kathy
Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 30 years of experience to people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, addiction, and mood concerns. She writes in a warm, direct way and aims to make each session feel respectful and compassionate. Kathy speaks English and works from her North Carolina practice.
Her style is interactive and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then setting small, practical goals you can use between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thinking, and on solution-focused strategies to build steps that work in daily life.
Kathy also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Motivational interviewing appears when people need support finding the energy to change addictive behaviors or make a health-related shift. These tools are adapted to each person's pace and situation.
She has worked with people affected by bipolar disorder, trauma, attachment issues related to adoption, career transitions, and concerns tied to aging or chronic illness. Kathy also helps with relationship and family-of-origin questions, body image, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Expect clear goals, straightforward strategies, and a steady focus on what would help you feel better day to day.
Approach-driven online therapy options
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their goals. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead while offering support and reflection to help clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical skills to change patterns that worsen anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides tools for regulating strong emotions and improving tolerance of distress, which can help when feelings interfere with sleep or daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will review different methods with each person and collaborate on which strategies to try first. That shared decision-making helps tailor the plan to a client's goals, pace, and daily demands.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to check in during a break or between appointments. Online work can also let clients try skill practice in their own routines, such as using CBT techniques at bedtime or DBT grounding skills when sleep feels elusive.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kathy address?
Kathy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, trauma and sleep difficulties among other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in mutual respect and acceptance, with attention to practical steps and clear goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with a broad range of mental health and life transition issues.
Where is Kathy based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the NC LCSW credential.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.