Thank you for reading my profile. I strongly believe in the healing power of mental health care and have seen the benefits from both a personal and professional view. I often tell people that for therapy to work well, there needs to be a strong connection and trust. Without it, all the great theories and counseling methods are useless.
I have been counseling individuals and couples in the area of human sexuality for over 34 years. I received my PhD in clinical sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists in Orlando, FL and Masters of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I also have certifications in sex therapy, marriage & family therapy and clinical hypnosis.
I started my counseling career working in reproductive health clinics, such as Planned Parenthood, specializing in education and counseling around healthy sexuality, contraceptive and sexually transmitted infection care.
I have been a sex therapist in private practice for over 20 years specializing in the alternative sexuality communities, such as open relationships, GLBT, BDSM, AB/DL, kink and fetishes. While I am a specialist in these areas, I am also skilled in working with anxiety, stress and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is helping people to understand, accept and appreciate their sexuality with all the wonderful unique flavors that come with it. Shame, embarrassment, guilt and fear are poisonous to healthy sexual expression so letting go of old, irrational and impractical belief patterns can pave the way for a new and exciting beginning.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Divorce and separation, Gender dysphoria, Life purpose, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
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Dr Rhoda is absolutely amazing for those suffering with depression and/or anxiety. I have made a huge recovery whilst working with her, she even helped me go back to school! Definitely recommend her 100%
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with Rhoda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Rhoda is an extremely proficient and her expertise has helped me resolve lot of my issues. She’s very patient and is very concerned about my well being and gives me good advices which work for me. I’m lucky that I got her as my therapist so that I could resolve all my issues.
Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Rhoda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a fantastic therapist! She listens without judgment and actually helps you feel better. I'm so happy I got matched with her.
Written on Jul 08, 2020 after therapy with Rhoda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd