Kathy Rubendall, LCSW

Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she focuses on acceptance and respect in sessions.

Her practice centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and problem-solving steps. Kathy also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people build new skills and find practical ways forward.

Many clients come for help with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder, or for struggles tied to trauma, attachment after international adoption, or the effects of military service. She also supports people facing eating and sleep difficulties, career changes, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Kathy tailors the work to each person’s goals and situation.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Kathy aims to help people identify patterns, try different coping strategies, and measure progress over time. She encourages small, achievable steps that add up to change.

Kathy emphasizes collaboration. She discusses options openly and adjusts the plan as needs shift. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want from therapy and to start with a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Kathy’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to your experience. The therapist follows your lead and helps you clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, adds practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathy will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and needs. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so sessions remain useful and relevant.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding travel time to an office. It also lets people practice new skills between sessions and brings therapy into everyday routines. Talk with Kathy during the matching process about what will work best for scheduling and communication.