- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose work
- CBT and ACT methods
About Kathleen
Kathleen Martello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, parenting stresses, grief, career questions, and concerns about life purpose. She speaks English and Spanish.
Kathleen uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She brings together cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice their thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical ideas to focus on what matters now and on building coping skills for intense feelings.
In sessions she helps people name patterns that cause distress, try small experiments, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. That can include working on communication, boundaries, codependency, and coping after abuse or betrayal. She also supports people managing mood swings, bipolar concerns, anger, or decisions about career and life direction.
Kathleen’s background includes work with survivors of domestic violence and people recovering from relationship-based trauma. She uses problem solving, motivational techniques, and behavioral skill practice to help people make choices that fit their values and circumstances. Her style is conversational and goal-focused, with attention to practical skills and clear next steps.
People who feel stuck after a life change often seek her out to sort priorities and try concrete steps forward. If you prefer sessions in Spanish, she can work in that language as well.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can help with anxiety, depression, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. That approach suits problems like low mood, anxiety, and unhelpful beliefs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions; it supports people who need a space to sort priorities and make decisions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kathleen will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She uses goal-focused planning, skill practice, and problem solving alongside conversational exploration to see what helps in real life.
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and let people work with a licensed professional without travel. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step to find arrangements that fit daily routines and communication needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, parenting stress, grief, career questions, and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-oriented ideas, and client-centered conversation to help people name patterns and try practical experiments toward clearer priorities.
What experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and experience working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship-based trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The original biography did not list session formats explicitly; confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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