Kathlene Pendleton , LPC

Kathlene Pendleton is a licensed counselor who supports people across Texas as they navigate difficult emotional and life challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, chronic stress, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, and grief, guiding them toward clearer coping skills and practical strategies for daily life. Kathlene approaches each client with compassion and a collaborative mindset, tailoring care to the unique circumstances and goals that every person brings to therapy.

Her style emphasizes a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Using evidence-based methods, Kathlene helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop skills to manage mood, stress, and interpersonal conflicts. She supports growth at a pace that fits the client, offering guidance and encouragement while honoring each personâs autonomy.

Kathlene holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates professional training to provide mental health counseling. She is committed to walking alongside clients through life transitions and challenges, helping them develop stronger emotional skills and progress toward their personal wellness goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathlene draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help clients identify values, change unhelpful thoughts, and build emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and building committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be especially helpful for mood instability and problems with emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathlene works with each client to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy with Kathlene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care through life changes, and maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists while working toward therapeutic goals.