Kathy Rubendall, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 30 years in practice

Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C001832 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1831781368 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Kathy

Kathy Rubendall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. Her style is warm and interactive, built on respect and compassion.

With three decades of experience, Kathy draws on practical methods to address everyday struggles. She works with people dealing with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and with those navigating attachment issues after international adoption.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with trauma, career transitions, and the challenges that come with chronic illness or caregiving roles. Sessions focus on real-life solutions. Kathy uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help change harmful patterns.

She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing when they fit the person’s goals. Therapy is collaborative and goal driven. Kathy helps clients set clear, manageable steps and practices skills between meetings.

She pays attention to practical needs like sleep, eating, and coping strategies that affect daily life. People who choose Kathy can expect straightforward guidance and steady support. She aims to make progress feel doable rather than overwhelming.

Her approach is focused on small changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Bipolar disorder
Depression
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
Veteran and Armed Forces 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

Approaches Kathy names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than labels. It involves listening closely, validating how someone feels, and helping them find their own solutions. This approach works well for people who need a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood. It uses clear, step-by-step techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits, which helps with anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and try strategies together to see what fits best. Plans are adjusted based on progress and what feels most helpful to the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for frequent, brief check-ins and skill practice between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity through changes in schedule or location.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kathy commonly address?

Kathy works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, mood disorders such as bipolar, trauma and attachment issues, and related challenges like sleep and eating problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in mutual respect and compassion while keeping sessions focused on practical steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of clinical experience to her practice, working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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