Rhonda Bolden, LCPC

Rhonda Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Her style is direct and compassionate, and she aims to make the first phone or video conversation feel manageable for a worried parent or busy adult.

Rhonda creates a calm space for clients to talk through thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She listens closely and helps people name what is most pressing. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to small changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities and dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed. Mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused ideas are available to help with connection and presence.

Rhonda often supports people coping with grief, sleep disruption, career transitions, caregiving stress, chronic health issues, and the fallout from infidelity or domestic violence. She also offers coaching-style help for those seeking clearer direction and motivation.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment that fits their timing.

Practical approaches for online therapy and coping

Rhonda uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like low mood, anxiety, and sleep problems. She pairs this with client-centered work that keeps each session focused on the client's priorities and pace, letting clients guide the topics most important to them.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills are also offered for people who need concrete tools to handle intense emotions and improve regulation. These strategies often include grounding, distress tolerance, and communication techniques that can be practiced between sessions to manage daily stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rhonda collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and usable.

Online therapy here can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and chat or text can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into workdays, caregiving routines, or busy schedules while keeping momentum between appointments.