Rhonda Bolden, LCPC

Rhonda Bolden is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing relationship struggles, depression, life changes, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Rhonda emphasizes a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere so people can speak honestly about what they are feeling.

Her approach centers on listening and building a plan that fits each person. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters to the client. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense emotions.

Rhonda helps people who are dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, and burnout from caregiving or work. She also supports those handling blended family stress, illness, infidelity, and midlife transitions. Sessions aim to identify practical steps a person can try between meetings and to track what helps over time.

People looking for help with sleep, intimacy-related concerns, career shifts, or finding life purpose may find her approach useful. She places emphasis on collaboration and real-world strategies that fit day-to-day life. The first conversations focus on what the person wants to change and what small steps feel doable.

Rhonda meets people in English and practices under an IL LCPC license. To begin, she asks people to share their goals and recent history so therapy can start with a clear direction. Her style is steady, encouraging, and focused on practical progress.

How her approaches translate to online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to talk about what matters most and to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life, which can reduce symptoms like low mood or anxious thinking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as needed so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into work breaks, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can still include practical CBT exercises, emotion regulation skills from DBT, and conversations that help clarify values and next steps.