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Rhonda Bolden, LCPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rhonda

Rhonda Bolden is an Illinois-licensed clinician with five years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches her work with a collaborative, client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and building trust so clients can explore difficult feelings and make meaningful change.

Rhonda aims to support clients through issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, career uncertainty, bipolar mood patterns, and ADHD while also addressing related stressors like caregiver strain, chronic illness, and multicultural stressors. Her practice blends evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to fit each person’s needs.

Rhonda creates an accepting atmosphere where people are encouraged to express themselves without judgment, and she frames therapy as a courageous step toward clearer goals and greater well-being. She works with clients to set realistic steps and build skills for coping, resilience, and renewed purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; this helps people clarify values, build self-awareness, and move toward goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially helpful when intense emotions or pattern-driven behaviors get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then introduce techniques from these approaches as appropriate. Flexibility and ongoing conversation guide adjustments so the treatment feels relevant and useful to the client’s situation.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical benefits like easier scheduling, access from different locations within Illinois, and the ability to continue work between sessions. These options allow clients to choose the communication style that fits their comfort level and daily life while engaging in structured therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rhonda address?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Rhonda uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and partnership, then integrates structured techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to help clients build skills and process emotions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has five years of professional practice supporting people with mood disorders, trauma histories, life transitions, and related stressors, drawing on several evidence-based modalities.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and practices with the credential IL LCPC 180.015248.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Appointments can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning work with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceFamily problemsInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English