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Rhonda Piazza

Strength-based, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Missouri

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Rhonda

Rhonda Piazza is an LPC based in Missouri with 23 years of counseling experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and a wide range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches clients from a perspective that people are not broken, believing that choices often reflect past experiences and understandable coping strategies that may no longer serve current goals. Her work emphasizes helping clients identify values and discover new choices that move them toward those goals.

Piazza draws on an eclectic set of methods rather than a single model, combining Client-Centered principles with practical tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused therapy. She uses mindfulness and tailored techniques to match each person’s needs, and she can offer career assessment tools for those exploring vocational concerns.

Her practice welcomes focused collaboration to create measurable movement toward the outcomes clients define for themselves.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rhonda Piazza commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood-related struggles, using structured exercises and skill-building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work, which can be especially helpful for exploring identity, relationship, and grief issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they want to address, then recommend techniques that best fit those needs. Flexibility is part of the plan so methods can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing support and practical interventions from different locations, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and access care in a way that suits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rhonda Piazza address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, bipolar and mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect for each person’s values and choices while using practical techniques to promote change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of experience as a licensed counselor working with a broad range of mental health and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with license MO LPC 2003032139.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling appointments according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English