Rondel Kittleman , LPC

Rondel Kittleman, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas who brings focused expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from TCU and completed a master’s degree in psychology at Western Kentucky University. Early in his career he spent more than three years working in an inpatient hospital setting, rotating across units that served children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and military personnel.

Following that inpatient work, he concentrated his practice on children and adolescents, spending five years teaching core CBT skills to help young people manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Beginning in June 2020 he expanded his work to include adults via telemedicine, providing one-on-one sessions for people coping with pandemic-related anxiety, relationship stress linked to quarantine, and other worries that benefit from cognitive restructuring.

His practice centers on CBT techniques and on educating clients about how mental health conditions are expressed and how therapy can help. He also emphasizes relaxation skills and helping clients identify the thought patterns that intensify unhealthy emotions. His aim is to increase clients’ understanding of how their minds work so they gain practical tools to support themselves between sessions.

Outside of work he enjoys walks, bird watching, reading, and playing FIFA. He shares his home with a cat that will turn seven and a dog that will turn two this summer, and he is a devoted fan of the Cowboys.

Practical Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is central to Rondel Kittleman’s practice. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and replacing them with more balanced, constructive thinking. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Psychoeducation and skills training are also prominent in his work. This includes explaining how mental health conditions may present, teaching relaxation techniques, and guiding clients to recognize the thought patterns that lead to intense emotions. These skills are designed to be practical and applicable between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rondel works with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping their treatment.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work with licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, and can make it easier to maintain consistency in care despite busy or changing lives.