Kathy Rubendall , LCSW

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with more than 30 years of experience offering clinical care for a wide range of concerns. She assists people coping with depression and anxiety, supports those working through grief and addiction, and provides bariatric support both before and after surgery. She also addresses anxiety related to sports performance and helps clients navigate career transitions.

Her work includes treating bipolar disorder, supporting survivors of trauma, and helping individuals with attachment issues following international adoption. She has also worked with people affected by military service. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in mutual respect, acceptance, and compassion.

Her approach is client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, and practical problem-solving strategies tailored to each person s goals. She recognizes that seeking help is a meaningful step and one of the best decisions a person can make for themselves and those they care about. She looks forward to the honor of walking alongside individuals on their journey toward positive change.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer a range of approaches online, and people may switch therapists at any time if they would like a different fit.