Rondel Kittleman, LPC

Rondel Kittleman is an LPC in Texas who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and changes in life. He explains how thoughts influence feelings and teaches clear, practical skills people can use between sessions. Rondel uses plain language and short exercises so parents and adults can try tools quickly and see what works. Rondel earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from TCU and a master's degree in psychology from Western Kentucky University. He has three years of documented clinical experience and additional years applying cognitive behavioral techniques in different settings. Early work included inpatient hospital units where he rotated among age groups and clinical needs. Since 2020 Rondel has been working with adults via telehealth, helping with anxiety tied to the pandemic, relationship stress during quarantine, and unhelpful thinking patterns. He also has experience teaching CBT skills to adolescents and children, focusing on relaxation techniques and spotting thoughts that lead to intense emotions. In sessions he often teaches specific CBT tools: how to notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try alternatives. He emphasizes skill practice and short, doable exercises between meetings. He aims to help people understand how their minds work so they can apply the same skills on their own. Outside of work Rondel enjoys walks, bird watching, reading, and playing FIFA. He shares his home with a cat and a dog and lives in Texas.

CBT online and practical skill work

Rondel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves learning simple tools to challenge automatic thoughts, testing new ways of thinking, and practicing behavior changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and managing upsetting memories.

The choice of approach is a collaborative process. Rondel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. He focuses on teaching skills and setting small practice tasks so progress is clear and measurable over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, quick skill reminders, or scheduling between meetings. These options make it easier to get regular support around work, school, or parenting demands.