KY Psychologist 171875

Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley, KY Psychologist 171875

Experience22 years
LocationKentucky
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Gina

Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley welcomes people seeking practical support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative effort, pairing active listening with concrete tools to help clients navigate depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Dr.

DeArth-Pendley emphasizes building a healthier sense of self while addressing issues like impulsivity, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and communication problems. She brings 22 years of experience as a licensed psychologist and earned her doctorate from the University of Notre Dame, with concentrated work in family systems, attachment, and interpersonal therapies.

Her background includes roles in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, juvenile justice, and alternative schools across several states including Kentucky. In sessions she draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, and the Gottman Method, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Dr. DeArth-Pendley aims to offer encouragement, practical strategies, and a nonjudgmental space for growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationships influence current patterns and helps clients explore connection, trust, and communication in ways that can improve close relationships and emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance from the therapist, giving clients space to set the pace and topics of work while the clinician supports self-discovery and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, impulsivity, or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then blend methods when appropriate so the plan reflects what feels most useful and realistic for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing work to continue when schedules, mobility, or geographic distance make in-person visits difficult. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to practice strategies between meetings with ongoing support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, substance concerns, and career or identity questions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends active listening with practical guidance, aiming to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment while offering tools and strategies to address goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 22 years of experience and earned a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame, with extensive work in family systems, attachment, and interpersonal therapies across multiple clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as KY Psychologist 171875 and practices in Kentucky.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Communication problems Guilt and shame Impulsivity Life purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

What Gina can help with

Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Gina works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Gina works with clients with concerns including ADHD, depression, anxiety, personal growth challenges, prejudice and discrimination, couples counseling, family conflicts, parenting issues, problems with self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and developing a healthy sense of self.

How Gina approaches therapy

Gina's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Gina is a KY Psychologist 171875 practicing in Kentucky, with 22 years of clinical experience.