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LPC, LPCC

Kathleen Martello, LPC, LPCC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Martello offers supportive care for people seeking clearer direction, relief from persistent worry, or recovery after difficult life events.

Background and approach

She focuses on issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and relationship-related concerns, and brings a steady, empathetic presence to conversations about self-esteem, career decisions, parenting stress, and anger. Kathleen communicates in both English and Spanish and works from a strengths-oriented stance to help clients identify achievable steps toward better daily functioning.

With 10 years of clinical experience, Kathleen draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based practices, client-centered listening, dialectical skills, and existential reflection to tailor work to a person’s needs. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Pennsylvania.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with attention to meaning and values so clients can address immediate problems while clarifying longer-term goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with their values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills and behavioral experiments to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often applied to mood disorders, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and new priorities emerge. This collaborative process helps ensure techniques are relevant and manageable for everyday life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and ongoing skill practice between sessions. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or work, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care when life or logistics change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Kathleen works with a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and other mood disorders, as well as issues like grief, parenting stress, and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and pragmatic, blending client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, ACT, and DBT to teach coping skills and explore values.
What sort of clinical experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns and uses a mix of evidence-informed therapies to support recovery and growth.
What credentials and location information are available?
Kathleen holds LPC and LPCC credentials with licence details PA LPC PC015955 and CA LPCC 18561 and is located in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Spanish, but international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Prospective clients should 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

Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York, Pennsylvania, California

Languages

English, Spanish

What Kathleen can help with

Kathleen Martello works with clients on trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coaching.

Kathleen works with victims of interpersonal violence aka domestic violence and Narcissistic personality disorder abuse.

How Kathleen approaches therapy

Kathleen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Kathleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 10 years of clinical experience.