Rhonda Piazza , LPC

Rhonda Piazza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She has worked with individuals facing addiction and substance use issues, depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, career transitions, and other life changes, and has supported many who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her practice is grounded in the belief that people are not broken. Rhonda approaches each person with respect for the choices they have made given their history and current circumstances, and she helps clients recognize when coping strategies are holding them back from growth. She partners with clients to identify new choices that align with their values and to build momentum toward their stated goals.

Rhonda’s approach is eclectic and influenced strongly by the work of Carl Rogers and Person-Centered therapy. She integrates mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor treatment to each individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. For those addressing career concerns, she can administer career assessments such as the MBTI, Skill Scan, and the Self-Directed Search to clarify interests and strengths.

Rhonda aims to support and empower clients as they take courageous steps toward change and looks forward to working collaboratively to help them move forward.

Approaches and Flexibility for Online Therapeutic Work

Rhonda draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s experience and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore personal goals and make choices that fit their lives.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with strategies that reduce symptoms and improve functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice - a collaborative conversation style that helps clarify motivation for change and builds commitment to achievable steps. It is often paired with other techniques when addressing addiction, ambivalence, or major life transitions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rhonda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and allow therapy to fit into varied routines. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to these formats so therapy remains focused, responsive, and client-centered.