Rev. Rhoda Stuart

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English

About Rhoda

Rev. Rhoda Stuart brings a practical, skills-based approach to therapy rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques.

Background and approach

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 21 years of professional experience, and she emphasizes concrete strategies for managing mood, stress, and everyday challenges. Rhoda works with people navigating relationship conflicts, anger, low self-esteem, career obstacles, and life transitions, and she addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Her practice also includes focused attention on issues like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin patterns, and end-of-life concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit unique needs.

Rev. Stuart encourages clients to take the first step toward change and aims to provide practical tools and collaborative goal-setting to support progress over time.

Applying CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical strategies that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support healthier responses to stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building concrete, achievable steps toward specific goals and helps clients leverage their strengths to make measurable progress.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to evaluate goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, then tailor a plan that may combine CBT skills training with solution-focused goal setting to meet those priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow for ongoing skill practice and check-ins between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice focuses on relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes, as well as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, and end-of-life counseling.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

Therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Solution-Focused Therapy, offering skills-based interventions and short-term goal work tailored to each client's needs.

How much professional experience does the therapist have?

Rev. Rhoda Stuart has 21 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life-care concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2007022389 and provides services while based in Missouri.

Are services offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are conducted in English, and this therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English