Hey there, I’m Rhonda Stephanie! Do you have trouble managing anxiety and feelings of depression? Do you need assistance in processing a very difficult situation that you experienced? I help individuals identify problems that negatively impact their daily lives and work alongside them to address any barriers to their well-being. We can work together to address your spiritual and emotional needs to help you continue building a stronger sense of self. I also use mindfulness exercises and narration to promote self reflection and awareness. I specialize in working with Black women - including parents, teens and young women. I am a survivor who works with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual trauma and/or sex trafficking. I provide healing spaces for families who have endured generational cycles of abuse. I am queer friendly and affirming. In our sessions together, I will bring an open ear, no judgment and compassion so that you are able to overcome any hurdles that you been feeling and experiencing. Most importantly, I want to be someone that can provide a safe space for you to be yourself.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I make it clear this is an informal space. I do away with respectability and expectations. That therapy is supposed to be by the book. I go based on what your need is
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Narrative therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Insight oriented therapy Resilience coaching Mindfulness techniques for breathing and resetting the nervous system
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have expertise in working in the child welfare system, medical healthcare system, and mental health system. I specialize in serving individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect. I am able to help clients navigate issues related to their health and medical care, understanding their illness and expectations for treatment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Youth in the child, welfare system, adult individuals with medical conditions, Black women, mothers, pregnant individuals, individuals who have experienced sexual trauma
About Rhonda Stephanie Okonkwo
Rhonda Stephanie Okonkwo offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.