- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Kathleen
Kathleen Martello is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. She works with adults coping with anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting stress. She provides services in English and Spanish and offers Christian counseling when requested.
Kathleen focuses on helping people name what they are feeling and take practical steps to change patterns that cause repeated anger or resentment. She uses straightforward techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build new ways of responding when stress or conflict arises. Sessions emphasize clear, usable skills that can be tried between meetings.
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered listening and elements of acceptance and commitment work. That mix is used to address old beliefs that still cause pain, such as feelings tied to abandonment, attachment wounds, or codependency. She also uses practical problem-solving and interpersonal skills training to improve communication and lower reactivity.
Kathleen has experience assisting people who have survived domestic violence and those recovering from relationship harm like narcissistic abuse. She also helps people with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, ADHD, grief, and career-related stress. Her work includes addressing control issues, jealousy, and forgiveness.
In sessions she aims to help clients make clear choices about what to try next. People who want direct tools for managing temper, improving communication, or reducing workplace frustration will find concrete steps to practice between visits.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that reduce reactivity and increase chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that lead to anger and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and using the client's own goals to shape each session.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines techniques when useful and adjusts the plan as clients try new skills and report what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when life is busy. When you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session you can discuss which approaches and practical arrangements will work best for your day-to-day life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, career concerns, grief, and related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work combined with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and frustration repeating.
How many years has she practiced?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC, LPCC licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.