Therapist profile
Kathy Rubendall, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, North Carolina / C001832
- NPI
- 1831781368
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Motivation-focused work
About Kathy
Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or family concerns. Kathy also helps people dealing with bipolar disorder, trauma, attachment questions related to adoption, and codependency patterns.
Her sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for how patterns show up in daily life and helps people try different ways of responding. Kathy draws on problem solving and evidence-based tools while keeping the focus on what each person wants to change.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what feels most important to the client and to build a collaborative working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test smaller behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing techniques appear where emotion regulation or change motivation are central.
Kathy has supported people through career transitions, sports performance anxiety, bariatric surgery preparation and recovery, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns. She also addresses family of origin issues and body image concerns in direct, practical ways.
People who turn to Kathy can expect short-term strategies and longer-term work depending on goals. She invites clear, concrete steps so clients can track what helps and what needs adjusting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what feels most important to the client. Online sessions can preserve that collaborative tone so clients set priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises. That structure fits well into regular online sessions for anxiety, depression, and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help decide which methods to use based on the client's goals, preferences, and how problems show up in life. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from locations that offer quieter surroundings. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency while working on symptoms, codependency patterns, and daily coping strategies.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma, codependency, and related topics.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies depending on goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.