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.
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
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.
Youth in the child, welfare system, adult individuals with medical conditions, Black women, mothers, pregnant individuals, individuals who have experienced sexual trauma
Rhonda Stephanie Okonkwo offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
I assist clients in addressing challenges and problems by guiding them to think differently about the situation through tackling negative beliefs and reshaping thinking patterns to process what is happening.
I provide space for clients to process their thoughts, beliefs and experiences their own way.