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Kathleen Martello, LPC, LPCC
Pennsylvania
LPC LPCC in Pennsylvania - trauma and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- English and Spanish
- Trauma and mood
About Kathleen
Kathleen Martello is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. She focuses on issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, parenting concerns, caregiving grief, and challenges around self-esteem and career decisions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Kathleen uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered listening and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach concrete coping and emotion-regulation tools.
In practice she helps people name the beliefs and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. That can mean practicing new ways to respond, learning specific behavior skills, or working through past relational harms that still affect current choices. She offers Christian counseling when that context fits a client’s goals.
Kathleen has particular experience helping people affected by interpersonal violence and by manipulative or narcissistic abuse. She emphasizes clear problem-solving and motivational interviewing techniques to support decision-making and steps toward change. Her approach mixes short-term skill building with space to address longer-standing attachment and abandonment issues.
Clients can expect direct feedback, guided skill practice, and collaborative planning for next steps. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kathleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral experiments. CBT focuses on noticing patterns, trying different responses, and tracking what changes over time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings arise; this can help with motivation and long-term goal setting.She also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kathleen will review goals, try an approach, and adjust based on how well it fits the client's needs and preferences.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find remote conversations make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and format details during the matching questionnaire and when arranging the first appointment so practical arrangements match daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, parenting concerns, career questions, grief, and mood disorders including bipolar and ADHD-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and DBT skills to teach concrete tools and problem-solving approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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