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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Gina
KY Psychologist Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley has 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, and identity issues including LGBT matters. She practices from approaches listed in her training such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Dr. DeArth-Pendley begins by listening to what is most pressing for the person in front of her. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and building practical skills. She offers guidance and concrete tools alongside reflective conversation. That includes strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and handling life changes.
Her background includes a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and many years in outpatient and inpatient settings. She has worked in schools, juvenile justice contexts, and clinics across several states including Kentucky. This experience informs her work on attachment, family dynamics, and interpersonal patterns.
Her way of working blends talking therapy with behavior-focused tools. Client-Centered ideas shape how she listens and responds. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify and change thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas help when people are struggling with relationships and connection.
People who come to her can expect a team approach that balances insight and action. Sessions aim to reduce obstacles that get in the way of everyday functioning. Practical problem-solving and improved communication are common threads in the work.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how patterns of closeness and distance form in relationships. Online work can look at those patterns by reviewing recent interactions and practicing new responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and reflection to help people clarify their own goals and values. That approach can make video or audio sessions feel more focused on the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with exercises and skill practice, which fit well with structured online sessions and short between-session assignments.Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will help identify whether attachment work, CB T skills, or client-centered reflection best matches the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into daily life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online meetings can reduce travel time, make scheduling easier around work or parenting duties, and allow focused check-ins without requiring a long commute. Different formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what they need that week.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as shame, impulsivity, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and approaches that look at attachment and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in counseling and psychological work across outpatient and inpatient settings and educational and juvenile justice contexts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 171875 and is based in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.