Rhonda Pupella, LCSW

Rhonda Pupella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in central Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Rhonda also supports caregivers, people navigating codependency or family of origin issues, and women dealing with life transitions and relational patterns.

Her approach is grounded in education and collaboration, meeting clients where they are emotionally and helping them develop practical coping skills. She values treating everyone with respect and kindness and emphasizes support and affirmation as clients work toward meaningful change. Rhonda recognizes that making lasting change can feel daunting, and she focuses on empowering people to learn new strategies at a manageable pace.

Rhonda integrates client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person s needs and goals. Her practice aims to create a supportive space for growth, whether clients seek help for day-to-day stressors, deeper trauma work, or relationship repair. Prospective clients can expect a calm, compassionate professional who prioritizes partnership and practical skill building.

Approaches that guide online therapy sessions

Rhonda uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and supporting each person s own goals, which is helpful for self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relational concerns.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and building concrete coping skills.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool Rhonda draws on to support change when clients feel ambivalent. This style focuses on exploring a person s own reasons for change and strengthening motivation, which can be useful for behavior changes and navigating difficult life decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rhonda works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rhonda offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options make consistent care more accessible and help clients maintain momentum between sessions while working toward their goals with a licensed professional.