About Rhonda

Rhonda Van Cleve is a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and ADHD-related challenges. She focuses on practical support and steady presence so people feel heard and understood from the start. Her sessions are calm and straightforward.

She listens to each person’s story and helps identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. From there she works with clients to build coping strategies that fit their daily life and priorities.

Background and approach

Rhonda spends time on communication skills, reducing isolation, and improving self-image. She also addresses panic symptoms, mood shifts, guilt, shame, and feeling out of control. Conversations aim to translate insight into small, manageable steps people can use between sessions.

With ten years of experience, Rhonda combines compassion with focused, evidence-based techniques. She encourages clients to notice strengths while learning new ways to respond to stress and setbacks. Progress is framed as steady effort rather than sudden fixes.

Many people appreciate her relaxed manner and emphasis on real-world tools. She supports exploration of life purpose and spiritual perspectives when clients want that included. Sessions are conducted in English and offered through a range of online formats to fit varied schedules.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Rhonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on learning specific coping skills to manage mood shifts and panic symptoms, teaching breathing and grounding exercises alongside practical behavior changes to reduce distress. Another approach centers on exploring personal narratives to address trauma, grief, and feelings of shame, helping people make sense of painful experiences and choose different responses going forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to pick methods that match the person's goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process is interactive and paced to what the client can manage.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages for this practice. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when that is helpful, phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across changes in routine.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life transitions, and ADHD-related challenges, along with related issues like panic, social anxiety, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and straightforward, centering on listening, understanding personal stories, and building practical coping strategies for daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience working as a licensed clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
10 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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