Rhonda Piazza

Rhonda Piazza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling needs. Her style is direct and respectful, focused on helping clients set realistic goals and find new choices that fit their values.

Rhonda believes people are not broken. She sees coping strategies as understandable responses to past experiences that sometimes stop people from moving forward. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and works with each person to identify small, practical steps toward change.

Her approach draws on client-centered ideas from Carl Rogers, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices when these match a person's goals. Rhonda mixes methods rather than following a single model, choosing what seems most helpful for each person.

When career concerns come up, she can offer career assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Skill Scan, and the Self-Directed Search to clarify strengths and preferences. Sessions aim to create movement toward values and goals through clear options and skill practice.

Rhonda frames the work as a collaboration. She supports clients in making choices that feel right for them and helps them take the next steps they decide on.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Rhonda commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the pace and direction of work; this helps when someone needs a steady space to process grief, stress, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, skills practice, motivational techniques, or trauma-focused work.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness practices or worksheets during the session and then apply them between meetings. Ask about the available session options so arrangements match your schedule and needs.