Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley, KY Psychologist 171875

About Gina

Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley focuses on families and parenting as part of her practice. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand the immediate concerns parents bring.

She helps families sort through stress, anxiety, behavior concerns, relationship tensions, and parenting struggles in straightforward, practical ways. She is Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley, a Kentucky licensed psychologist who brings calm and steady guidance to difficult moments.

She earned her doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and has 22 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, juvenile justice, and alternative schools across several states.

Background and approach

That background shaped her interest in family systems, attachment, and how relationships affect mental health. She draws on research-informed ideas while keeping sessions focused on what matters to each family. In the room she uses active listening and a team approach.

Parents and children work together to identify small, doable changes. She introduces practical tools for communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving rather than long lists of theory. Her methods include attachment-based work to strengthen bonds and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious thoughts and behaviors.

She also uses client-centered and existential ideas to help people find meaning and personal values during life transitions. Dr. DeArth-Pendley holds Kentucky license KY Psychologist 171875 and practices from Kentucky.

Sessions are conducted in English and are designed to meet the realities of family life, with clear goals and step-by-step plans to test between meetings.

How therapy approaches translate to online family care

Attachment-based work focuses on strengthening the emotional bond between caregivers and children. Online sessions often include guided conversations and exercises that help parents notice patterns and respond differently, which can improve trust and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new routines. In video or text sessions CBT is used to practice small behavior changes, test beliefs, and track progress between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with families about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress or new concerns arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let parents and children join from home when needed. Phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging provide shorter check-ins, coaching during stressful moments, and tools to use in real time. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while keeping sessions practical and goal oriented.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family conflicts, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style centers on active listening and teamwork. She offers practical tools and guidance while keeping the conversation nonjudgmental and focused on real-life changes.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 22 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient and inpatient services and work with youth in schools and juvenile justice contexts.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Kentucky as KY Psychologist 171875 and practices from Kentucky.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different family needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire then schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Attachment issues
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Communication problems
Compassion fatigue
Depression
Family conflicts
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
LGBT
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Kentucky
Languages: English

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