LCSW, 12 years of experience
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
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.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 13, 2025
This was my first session and I feel like a weight has been lifted off me and I can breathe a little deeper now. Thank you for creating a safe space and being to warm and welcoming.
May 25, 2025
We had an intake session where she was clearly under the weather, but she pushed through to provide care for me. That meant a lot.
May 8, 2025
Rhonda is a very warm provider who listens to what I am saying with an empathetic ear. She asks engaging questions and listens w/o casting judgment. I don’t have to repeat what I’ve told her. Being heard the first time, and having my provider remember what we discussed makes me feel important. We revisit our topics weekly to triage/prioritize them according to my current feelings. She gives me options for how I would like to proceed with the session. I really recommend her as a provider.