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CA Psychologist 22642

Kathleen Puleo, CA Psychologist 22642

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Puleo is a licensed psychologist practicing in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

With 19 years of experience, she blends respectful, compassionate care with evidence-based strategies to address issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship difficulties, anger, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Kathleen tailors conversations and treatment planning to the unique situation of each client, aiming to translate clinical knowledge into practical steps for daily life.

Her work also covers parenting challenges, career concerns, body image and eating issues, attachment and abandonment themes, impulse control, and problems with communication and forgiveness. She often uses approaches that help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking, practice present-moment awareness, and develop healthier ways to express emotions and manage stress.

Kathleen emphasizes collaboration throughout the therapeutic process and supports clients in setting achievable goals and building skills that promote resilience and greater life satisfaction.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many clients benefit from techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and increasing present-moment awareness. Cognitive restructuring helps identify and reframe negative thinking, supporting work on anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness-based practices teach skills for reducing reactivity and cultivating calm, which can be useful for managing ongoing stress, panic symptoms, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Kathleen works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts methods over time so care remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish. This collaborative process helps make treatment relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent, ongoing support while tailoring communication style and pace to each client's comfort and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
What is Kathleen's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based techniques; she focuses on practical strategies such as reframing unhelpful thoughts and teaching stress-management skills tailored to each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist, working with a variety of mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 22642 and provides services from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting 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, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English