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Rhonda Pupella, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
About Rhonda
Rhonda Pupella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, caregiving strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Rhonda frames therapy as an educational process. She starts by finding out where someone is emotionally right now. From there she helps people learn practical coping skills and new ways of responding to old patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps rather than abstract theory.
Rhonda uses straightforward conversation to identify what keeps problems going. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tries different alternatives. Motivational interviewing is part of how she explores readiness for change and helps people set manageable goals.
She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Solution-focused tools are used to build on strengths and move toward concrete next steps. The mix of approaches is aimed at teaching skills people can use between sessions.
Rhonda keeps language simple and the work practical. She supports people through difficult life events and through ongoing stressors such as caregiving and relationship strain. If someone wants a direct, skills-oriented approach, she guides them through small, achievable changes.
To begin, she recommends completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. That initial step helps clarify goals and what to focus on in the first meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rhonda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific skills, short experiments, and homework tasks that can be practiced between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is used to reflect what matters most to the person and to track progress at their pace. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change by clarifying values and building small steps toward goals.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as needed based on how the work feels and what produces small changes.
The therapist's original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a short update is needed. Some people find phone or audio-only meetings are easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while others prefer video to read visual cues. Discussing these options at the start helps match session logistics to daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, caregiving stress, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. The focus is on concrete skills you can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns, including long-term stress and caregiving issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.