Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Kathy Rubendall, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C001832
- NPI
- 1831781368
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Kathy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Problem solving
About Kathy
Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, and relationship and family concerns. Kathy also supports those facing body image and eating issues, sleep problems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is interactive and respectful. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and clear goals. Kathy uses client-centered principles and draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and skills when helpful.
She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and co-morbid conditions that complicate recovery. Kathy has also worked with people managing effects of trauma and military-related issues.
In a typical session she helps people name small, actionable steps. Conversations often include skill practice, checking what worked between sessions, and adjusting plans. The therapist emphasizes straightforward support for everyday life challenges.
People often seek her help when they need practical strategies to cope, make a change, or get through a difficult time. The first visits focus on understanding current stressors and setting achievable goals together.
BHow sessions work
How Kathy uses practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. It supports people in naming goals and deciding what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication skills for people who struggle with strong emotions.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Kathy will discuss options and help pick methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration continues as progress is reviewed and plans are adjusted.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleep issues, career transition, and related areas.
What is her therapy style?
She uses an interactive, client-centered approach with problem solving and skill-based work drawn from cognitive behavioral and related methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether phone or video options are available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers