I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina with over 30 years of experience providing compassionate clinical care to clients coping with a variety of concerns. These concerns include coping with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, bariatric support (pre and post surgery) , anxiety related to sports performance, and career transition. In addition, I’ve successfully worked with clients who struggle with bipolar disorder, trauma, attachment related to international adoption, and issues related to military service.
My counseling style is warm and interactive, based on mutual respect, acceptance, and compassion.
My counseling approach is client centered, using a combination of cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and problem solving strategies specifically designed to meet your goals.
Congratulations on your decision to seek help. It is truly one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and those you care about.
I look forward to the honor of walking with you on your journey to positive change.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Paranoia, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C001832
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathy Rubendall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kathy Rubendall is the perfect combination of kind and direct. Her expertise and experience is evident in the care she provides. 10 out of 10, highly recommend.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Kathy is wise, kind, and hilarious. I'm so appreciative of her insight and support.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Kathy has a great balance of compassion and wisdom. She always makes me feel heard
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A great listener. With an a skilled process of allowing you and your thoughts to find a solution for you. I guess truly learning yourself, so you can support your mind in a healthy way.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
At first I was nervous about coming to therapy and just being told to do things but Kathy listens to me and never makes me feel like she’s trying to give me a one- size fits all solution. Thank you Kathy
Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I've been working with Kathy for over a year, and I can confidently say she's helped me get through a couple of my biggest life changes. Her empathy and compassion are strong, but she also offers advice and guidance that have truly helped me when incorporating into my life. I strongly recommend her.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Kathy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes