Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Mood Disorders, Older Adults and 10 more.
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Kathlene Pendleton, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed and Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 11 years of experience. I help adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence‑based care. I help clients build insight, regulate emotions, and support meaningful change. My work centers on meeting clients where they are, as they navigate grief, mood changes, relationship problems, stress, major life transitions, and substance use related issues. I create a safe, culturally responsive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Your first session is a collaborative space designed to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported. We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing and you can share at your own pace. I’ll ask about your history and goals to create a plan and introduce evidence‑based approaches that align with your needs. You’re welcome to ask questions or explore what therapy may look like moving forward, and my priority is ensuring you feel safe, informed, and supported from the start.
I bring broad clinical experience paired with a compassionate, client‑centered approach to build a strong therapeutic alliance that fosters safety and growth. My diverse clinical background allows me to meet clients where they are and provide long‑term guidance for deeper healing. I focus on equipping clients with practical skills, insight, and confidence to manage their emotions, build relationships, and improve overall well‑being. I create a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered, while blending clinical expertise with genuine compassion to help them move toward resilience and meaningful change.
My ideal client is an adult navigating grief, mood changes, or significant life transitions who is seeking a supportive, non‑judgmental space to process their experiences and regain a sense of stability. I work well with individuals who feel overwhelmed by emotional shifts, are adjusting to new roles or unexpected changes, or are carrying the weight of loss (recent or past). My clients are often looking to understand themselves more deeply, strengthen emotional regulation, and reconnect with their values. They may be experiencing sadness, anxiety, irritability, or a sense of disconnection as they move through difficult seasons of life. Many are motivated to grow, even if they feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a healthier relationship with their internal experiences and strengthen their ability to live in alignment with their values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my private practice, I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides a structured, evidence‑based framework that supports clients in recognizing unhelpful cognitive patterns and developing healthier, more adaptive responses.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
In my private practice, I integrate Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as a core therapeutic approach to help clients identify strengths, build on existing resources, and create meaningful change in a time‑efficient manner.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my private practice, I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve distress tolerance, and develop healthier interpersonal patterns.
Strength-Based
In my private practice, I utilize Strengths‑Based Therapy to help clients recognize, access, and build upon the internal resources they already possess.