- Attachment-focused
- Practical tools
- Family-oriented care
About Gina
Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley welcomes parents and individuals who are juggling family life, parenting challenges, and relationship stress. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make therapy feel doable for people who are worn out or unsure where to start. Dr. DeArth-Pendley brings calm, steady attention and practical ideas to sessions.
She earned a doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame and has worked in many settings over 22 years. That includes outpatient and inpatient mental health clinics, juvenile justice, and alternative school programs across several states. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults on issues that often touch family life and parenting.
Her work centers on relationships and how early bonds shape current behavior and feelings. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at connection patterns and uses Client-Centered principles to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build new habits.
In sessions she focuses on concrete strategies, clear feedback, and teamwork. She helps people set realistic goals, try new approaches at home, and track small changes over time. Parents often leave with clearer communication steps and ways to handle daily stress.
Her interests include stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship and family concerns, and parenting. She also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, multicultural concerns, and young adult issues. Dr. DeArth-Pendley holds the credential KY Psychologist 171875 and practices in Kentucky.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connection patterns and reactions. It helps people understand why they respond strongly in close relationships and offers ways to change those patterns.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so they can make concrete changes at home and in relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and impulsive responses that affect family life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as during a lunch break or between errands. It can reduce travel time and help people meet regularly while juggling family responsibilities. Please confirm current session options and formats before booking so you know what is possible for scheduling and access.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, and related concerns such as self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and listening-focused. She combines reflective listening with practical strategies and goal-setting.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings, juvenile justice, and alternative schools across multiple states.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 171875 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.