Rhonda Pupella

Rhonda Pupella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with more than 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues linked to caregiving and self-esteem. She works in a respectful, down-to-earth way and begins by meeting clients where they are emotionally.

Rhonda frames therapy as a collaborative learning process. She says change can feel overwhelming and that steady support helps people try new coping skills. Sessions are educational and practical, aimed at small, doable steps rather than quick fixes.

Her approach centers on the client’s experience. Rhonda uses clear, simple conversation to identify patterns and options. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set goals that fit their lives.

Rhonda often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work aligned with each person’s values and pace. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas appear when people want to build momentum toward specific changes.

People come to Rhonda with many issues, including trauma, grief, parenting stress, ADHD challenges, compassion fatigue, and concerns about narcissism or family of origin problems. She also lists women’s issues among her areas of focus and can support people who want to address gender-related stressors.

Rhonda encourages anyone ready to start learning new coping skills to take the first step. She aims to be a steady, kind presence while clients practice changes and build confidence over time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s experience and following their lead. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk things through and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect moods. It uses simple exercises and tools to notice patterns and build different habits for stress, anxiety, depression, or ADHD challenges.

Motivational interviewing focuses on what motivates change. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain and wants to find personal reasons to try something different.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rhonda will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match goals and comfort level. That means adjusting the pace, trying short practical tasks, and checking in about what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. Different approaches translate well to remote sessions through focused conversation, written exercises, and practical homework that you can use between meetings.