- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Kathleen
Kathleen Martello is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people untangle difficult relationship patterns and overwhelming emotions. She brings a warm, empathic presence and listens carefully so people feel heard. Kathleen speaks English and Spanish and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical.
She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build more effective habits. Kathleen also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take steps that matter to them. Her work includes skills for managing stress, mood shifts, anxiety, and the fallout from trauma or hurtful relationships.
Her background includes ten years of clinical experience and licenses as an LPC and LPCC. That experience shapes a flexible style: problem-solving when people need clear steps, and reflective conversation when people need to process past wounds. Kathleen describes her role as a guide who helps people make choices that fit their life.
Sessions often focus on concrete tools such as coping skills, behavioral experiments, and communication practice. She also incorporates work on attachment, abandonment, and codependency when those themes come up. The aim is to help people feel more grounded and able to move toward their goals.
People can expect a direct yet compassionate approach that balances practical strategies with space to talk about painful experiences. Kathleen encourages clients to name goals early and track progress along the way.
How Kathleen’s Methods Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It suits worry, mood concerns, and situations where practical strategies help day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting people where they are, creating space to process emotional pain and build trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That can mean blending skill-focused CBT tools with ACT values work and empathic conversation when grief or trauma comes up.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or school by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It also lets some people choose shorter check-ins when life gets busy or focus on skill practice between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and grounding techniques to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York, Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kathleen address?
She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and parenting strain. Other focuses include codependency, attachment issues, grief, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral work with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening. Sessions mix problem-solving, skills practice, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a practicing clinician. That background informs a flexible approach that shifts between action steps and deeper processing.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credentials and is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Pick the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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