- Attachment issues
- CBT techniques
- Communication skills
About Gina
Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley is a Kentucky psychologist (KY Psychologist 171875) with 22 years of clinical experience. She sees adults for concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, parenting strain, and mood difficulties. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than abstract promises.
She uses a mix of approaches to help people manage strong feelings and daily challenges. Conversation in sessions is direct and problem-focused when needed. She also prioritizes understanding how early attachment and current relationships shape reactions and patterns.
Expect a client-centered style that aims to identify what is getting in the way of change. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She brings ideas from existential and attachment-based work to address meaning, values, and close relationships.
Her background includes doctoral training at the University of Notre Dame and experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, juvenile justice, and alternative schools across multiple U.S. regions. That work informs a practical, skills-oriented approach to problems like impulsivity, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she offers guidance and concrete tools when appropriate. She also focuses on communication skills and relational patterns to reduce recurring conflict. People who want straightforward, skills-based help with anger, stress, or relationship strain may find this approach useful.
Approaches used online and how they help
Attachment-based work emphasizes how early relationships shape current reactions. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and reduce reactive responses. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration, helping people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that reduce reactivity and build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for impulse control alongside attachment-focused discussions about relationship patterns.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they are living, while still focusing on concrete skills for managing anger, improving communication, and coping with stress.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns as listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using discussion plus concrete tools to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings and juvenile justice programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 171875 and works from Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.