Rhonda Pupella, LCSW

Rhonda Pupella is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of practice in Texas. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and self-esteem struggles. Rhonda speaks plain, practical language and aims to meet people where they are emotionally.

Her work is educational and grounded in real-life skills. Sessions begin by looking at current feelings and routines. From there she helps people learn coping tools and small strategies they can use day to day.

Rhonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods to guide conversations. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people set realistic goals and notice what changes make a difference. The emphasis is on doable steps rather than abstract theory.

She has experience supporting people dealing with caregiving stress, family of origin issues, codependency, narcissistic dynamics, and challenges specific to women. Rhonda also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and parenting stress as part of a broader treatment plan.

Her style is respectful and affirming. She focuses on building practical skills and offering steady support while people try new ways of coping. Rhonda encourages small experiments that can grow into lasting change.

How her approaches work online

Rhonda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working remotely. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Client-centered work centers the client's own goals, with the therapist offering empathy and practical feedback to help people feel heard and able to try new things.

She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help clients set short-term, achievable goals and stay motivated. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful, then adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, and ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings.