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Online therapist

Kathleen Puleo

Practical support for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
CA Psychologist 22642
Experience
19 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kathleen

Kathleen Puleo is a California licensed psychologist who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She brings 19 years of professional experience and works in straightforward, practical ways. Parents and partners will find a calm, steady presence who listens and helps sort priorities.

Sessions move at a pace set by the family or individual, with clear steps to try between meetings. Her work centers on evidence-based methods that are explained in simple terms.

Background and approach

Kathleen helps people notice and reframe unhelpful thinking. She offers skills for managing strong emotions like anger and panic. For parents she emphasizes small changes that can shift family routines and ease conflict.

She uses mindfulness practices to help reduce stress and build focus. For relationship work she teaches concrete communication tools so partners and family members can be understood more easily. When mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder are present, she blends coping skills with attention to daily routines and problem-solving.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. Kathleen encourages testing new strategies in real life and adjusting plans based on what actually helps.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted online through a range of formats. People who want to begin can follow the start process and schedule sessions that suit their family needs.

Evidence-based methods and online options for families

Two commonly used approaches in her work are mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive restructuring. Mindfulness practices help people notice tension and bring attention back to the present moment, which can ease stress and improve focus. Cognitive restructuring involves spotting negative or unhelpful thoughts and learning to reframe them into more helpful perspectives, useful for anxiety and mood concerns.

She also uses practical communication and behavior strategies for family and relationship work. These techniques teach clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and change routines that feed conflict. They are aimed at improving everyday interactions rather than just talking about problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person or family's goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps most in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to fit work with school and parenting responsibilities, and to keep progress moving between busy days. The range of formats also lets people pick how they feel most comfortable communicating while working on their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kathleen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, parenting, grief, mood disorders, eating issues, ADHD and related family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear skills and steps you can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Kathleen has 19 years of professional experience as a licensed psychologist working with individuals and families on emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California licensed psychologist, CA Psychologist 22642, and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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