Rochelle McGhee

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life challenges

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Rochelle

Rochelle McGhee is a licensed clinical professional counselor who works with people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship strains, trauma, and other life challenges. She brings 18 years of clinical experience and a calm, respectful presence that emphasizes each person's capacity to grow and meet their goals.

Background and approach

Rochelle grounds her work in evidence-informed practices and focuses on teaching practical skills to manage emotions, reduce distress, and improve communication. Her approach blends principles from cognitive behavior therapies with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to create concrete tools clients can use day to day.

Rochelle aims to help clients feel heard and valued while keeping therapy goal-oriented and forward moving. She offers a steady, patient style that balances empathy with the structure needed to make measurable progress.

Based in Illinois, Rochelle holds the LCPC credential and conducts sessions in English. She is committed to partnering with clients to tailor interventions to their needs and to build a more manageable, meaningful life through skill-building, reflection, and collaborative problem solving.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Rochelle most often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense emotions and relational difficulties. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help clients improve attention and reduce chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rochelle partners with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques from these modalities to create a tailored plan that feels practical and attainable for the individual.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain therapy even when life is busy or location is a barrier. Rochelle uses these formats to support steady progress through skill-building, check-ins, and ongoing collaborative planning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rochelle commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting challenges, and career-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Rochelle combines cognitive behavioral principles with DBT-informed and mindfulness strategies, along with solution-focused techniques, offering practical skill-building in a respectful and structured manner.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 18 years of experience providing counseling services and uses that background to guide therapy with a balance of patience and goal-directed focus.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

Rochelle holds the LCPC credential with license number IL LCPC 180004571 and practices in Illinois.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English