Rondel Kittleman, LPC

Rondel Kittleman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. He holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Texas Christian University and a master’s degree in psychology from Western Kentucky University, and he brings clinical experience from inpatient hospital settings where he worked across units with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and military personnel.

Over time he has concentrated on working with children and adolescents, teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills to help young people recognize and reshape unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. Since June 2020 he also began offering telemedicine sessions for adults, assisting clients grappling with anxiety related to COVID-19, relationship stress during quarantine, and restructuring anxious thinking to restore a greater sense of control. Rondel emphasizes psychoeducation about mental health, practical CBT skill-building, relaxation techniques, and identifying the thought patterns that often underlie intense or unhealthy emotions.

His aim is to help clients better understand how their minds influence feelings and behavior so they can apply effective strategies independently. When he is not working he spends time with his cat and dog, enjoys walking and bird watching, reads, plays FIFA, and follows the Cowboys.

CBT-informed Online Care and Practical Skill Building

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying the thoughts and beliefs that influence emotions and behaviors. Through structured conversations and exercises, a therapist helps clients spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic alternatives. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Complementing CBT, Rondel emphasizes practical skills such as relaxation techniques and behavioral strategies that reduce physiological arousal and improve emotional regulation. These tools help clients manage immediate symptoms and build routines that support longer-term well-being.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rondel collaborates with each client to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time so the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity of care across situations, and use different ways of communicating that suit individual comfort and needs.