About Gina
Dr. Gina DeArth-Pendley welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. She writes plainly and listens carefully so parents and adults can explain what is going wrong.
Her style is warm and steady, with a focus on practical help and clearer next steps. She trained at the University of Notre Dame and holds a doctorate degree. She is a Kentucky Psychologist, KY Psychologist 171875, and has practiced for 22 years in a variety of settings.
How Gina works
Her background includes outpatient and inpatient care, juvenile justice, and alternative school programs across several states. Her work centers on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, struggles with self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing relationship and parenting strain, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to identity or discrimination.
Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose. In sessions she combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to relationship patterns, listens without judgment, and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She also draws on existential and Gottman approaches when relationships or meaning are central to the work. Her approach is collaborative. She offers guidance, encouragement, and tools to try between sessions.
People who want direct feedback, clear exercises, and a thoughtful ear may find her approach helpful.
Gina lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Gina works with
The areas below are the ones Gina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | KY Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
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Online support options
Online approaches that focus on relationships and change
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It helps people understand connection patterns and build more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on active listening and empathy so clients can find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort things out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. That collaborative process guides whether more attachment focus, problem-solving tools, or relationship strategies are emphasized.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, homework discussion, or support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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