Therapist profile
Kathleen Martello, LPC, LPCC
Pennsylvania
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma focused
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- CredentialsLPC, LPCC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 006567 ; LPC, Pennsylvania / PC015955; LPCC, California / 18561
- NPI1982945176
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management tools
- Cognitive approaches
- English and Spanish
About Kathleen
Kathleen Martello is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anger, anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, parenting strain, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach blends practical, skills-based work with attention to life story. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward them. Client-centered principles guide sessions so the person in front of her helps shape the pace and focus. Kathleen uses problem-solving and motivational techniques to help people make decisions that fit their goals.
In cases of interpersonal violence and abuse she offers support aimed at recovery from those experiences and their aftereffects. She addresses relationship patterns such as attachment, codependency, control issues, and communication problems. Her work includes practical skills for everyday interactions and ways to manage resentment, jealousy, and forgiveness concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing stress and anger, with concrete tools to try between sessions. Kathleen helps people move from reacting on impulse to responding with more choice and clarity.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interaction to manage intense feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. Together they track what helps and adjust tools and focus as needed.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone continue skill practice in the settings where anger and stress occur. Ask about session length and format when you schedule so the setup matches your needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, anger linked to trauma, and frustration at work.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions combine practical skills with discussion of life history. The work focuses on changing thought patterns and learning emotional regulation skills.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood disorders, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her in Spanish or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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