Rhonda Pupella , LCSW

Rhonda Pupella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in central Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin issues, narcissism, and women's issues, bringing a holistic view to each person's situation.

Rhonda approaches therapy as an educational and collaborative process that begins where a person is emotionally. She emphasizes respect and kindness while helping clients develop practical coping skills and strategies for lasting change. Her work recognizes that the desire for healing can create tension between current circumstances and needed changes, and that strong support and affirmation can make it easier to learn new ways of managing challenges.

She integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each individual's needs. Rhonda holds the LCSW credential, which denotes advanced training in clinical social work, and is licensed to practice in Texas. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rhonda combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people through change. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathy and respect, helping clients explore their feelings, build self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools for reducing anxiety, managing depression, and coping with stress or trauma.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify goals and increase readiness for change, which can be especially useful for caregiving challenges, codependency, or making life adjustments. Determining the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Rhonda works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rhonda offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different comfort levels with communication, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide focused, goal-oriented support.