Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor located in New Mexico. I have 7 years counseling experience. My approach to counseling involves assisting the client in engaging in personal exploration of underlying issues that are related to presenting symptoms. I believe that non-organic mental health issues can often be traced to life events that resulted in emotional wounding and skewed perceptions of self. This is especially true for people who have experienced trauma, but can also apply to anyone who has experienced emotional wounding. If you choose to work with me, we will be working under the assumption that you have the personal power to heal. Symptoms will be viewed as personal survival techniques and will be explored as such. The process of exploring old wounds and trauma history can be painful and is not for everyone. I will teach you coping skills and provide you with personal resources, but the focus of the work will be on identifying core negative beliefs, exploring the origins of those beliefs, developing a more positive relationship with symptoms, and processing core beliefs and related memories to alleviate or diminish symptoms.
Treatment may include guided imagery, mindfulness techniques, learning some DBT informed coping and grounding skills, breathing techniques, psychoeducation regarding the impacts of trauma, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
You are taking the first step towards feeling better. That first step requires bravery and indicates some knowledge that you can get better. Congratulations on taking that step. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Jealousy, Phobias, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NM LPCC CCMH0199041
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I’m so glad Rhonda & I found each other in BetterHelp. She understands trauma and how I feel about the issues I’m trying to resolve. Thank you Rhonda for being here for me.
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rhonda has been great when it comes to getting down to the root of my problems. She helps me to explore why I feel the way I do and if something else is causing that feeling. She helps me address those feelings and also helps me better understand.
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Rhonda, has been very helpful with overcoming certain emotions. She listens, and is encouraging.
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
I finally feel heard! Rhonda creates a field of safety, free of judgment, that allows me to feel heard and safe. I truly feel I’m really doing something good for myself by choosing counseling and Rhonda is the perfect fit for me.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 months
Rhonda has been amazing. I love her techniques and expertise!
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Rhonda is the first counseled I’ve been matched with and think she is absolutely lovely. I really connected with her philosophy on trauma and am happy to be working with her.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Rhonda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue