Rondel Kittleman , LPC

Rondel Kittleman is an LPC practicing in Texas who blends clinical training with practical skills instruction. He earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from TCU and completed a master’s degree in psychology at Western Kentucky University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - he is trained to provide therapeutic support and counseling to people across the lifespan.

Rondel spent several years working in an inpatient hospital setting, floating between units and working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, and military personnel. Following that experience, he focused much of his work on adolescents and children, teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills and practical strategies to manage mood and behavior. Around June 2020 he began offering telemedicine sessions with adults, helping people navigate anxiety related to the pandemic, relationship stress from quarantine, and restructuring anxious thoughts to regain a sense of control.

His practice emphasizes CBT techniques - educating clients about how mental health conditions can be expressed, teaching relaxation exercises, and helping people identify the thought patterns that fuel intense or unhealthy emotions. Rondel’s goal is to increase understanding of the mind so people can learn tools to support themselves. When he is not working he spends time with his cat and dog, enjoys walks, bird watching, reading, and playing FIFA, and he admits to rooting for the Cowboys.

CBT and Skills-Based Care Delivered Online

Rondel primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship difficulties because it focuses on practical strategies and evidence-informed exercises to shift thinking and coping.

He also emphasizes skill-based interventions such as relaxation training and thought identification. These techniques teach concrete tools - for example, breathing and grounding exercises to reduce physiological arousal and guided steps to notice and reframe automatic thoughts - which can be applied during moments of heightened stress or emotional challenge.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so clients practice skills that fit their life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access care around work, school, or family commitments. These options allow people to engage in skill practice and therapeutic conversations from locations that work for them, supporting consistent progress over time.