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Online therapist

Rondel Kittleman

Calm, practical CBT for parents and families

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rondel

Rondel Kittleman is a licensed professional counselor who often works with parents looking for practical ways to support their children and manage family stress. He explains mental health in clear terms and focuses on teaching skills families can use right away. His style is straightforward and educational, aimed at helping people build tools they can practice at home.

Rondel earned a master’s degree in psychology and holds an LPC license in Texas.

Background and approach

Early in his career he worked in an inpatient hospital and gained a range of experience with different age groups. He later focused on teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills to children and adolescents for several years.

Since the start of the pandemic he began offering one-on-one sessions to adults by telemedicine, helping with anxiety related to COVID-19, quarantine stress, and managing anxious thoughts. He emphasizes practical CBT techniques like thought tracking and relaxation exercises that people can use between sessions. Sessions with Rondel are educational and skills-based.

He spends time explaining what mental health symptoms look like and why certain thoughts lead to stronger emotions. The aim is to help clients gain understanding so they can apply strategies on their own. Outside of work he enjoys walks, bird watching, reading, and playing FIFA.

He also shares his home with a cat and a dog.

How CBT-based online therapy works for families and parenting

Rondel primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and common family challenges by teaching practical exercises and thought records to reduce upsetting feelings.

The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Rondel will talk with clients about goals, try techniques during sessions, and adjust strategies based on what helps most. This gives parents practical options and a clear plan to practice between meetings.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face work from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging give alternatives for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to fit regular skill-building into family routines and to get support without traveling to an office.

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 Rondel address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career questions, and bipolar challenges.
What is Rondel's therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on teaching practical skills like thought tracking and relaxation. The approach emphasizes learning tools to change unhelpful thinking and reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of documented professional experience and additional years teaching CBT skills to children and adolescents during earlier roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Rondel holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 77906.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to start working with him?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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