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Kathy Rubendall

Experienced LCSW offering practical, compassionate care

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kathy

Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues around eating, sleeping, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control problems, and other complex co-morbid presentations. Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in mutual respect, acceptance, and compassion.

Kathy blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed strategies, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person's goals. She emphasizes collaborative planning and practical problem solving to support meaningful change and improved coping.

Clients can expect an empathic clinician who values partnership in therapy and who has extensive experience navigating diverse clinical issues. Kathy welcomes the opportunity to support people as they work toward clearer direction, better symptom management, and more satisfying daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

In her online practice Kathy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide remote care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaborative listening, which helps people feel understood and supported as they explore goals and personal values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy treats finding an effective method as a collaborative process, discussing goals, preferences, and life context to tailor techniques that fit each person. She combines practical problem solving with compassion to help clients move toward clearer choices and better functioning.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and access care from home or other convenient locations, while allowing licensed professionals to adapt sessions to each client's needs and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Kathy sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and career changes, compassion fatigue, and many related areas listed in her specialties.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing mutual respect, acceptance, and compassion while integrating client-centered work with cognitive and problem-solving strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience providing clinical care across a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina, license number NC LCSW C001832, and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees handled and what should I expect cost-wise?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English