- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and mood support
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Rhonda
Rhonda Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker with licenses in Maryland and Virginia and 14 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Rhonda also lists additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Rhonda uses clear, practical conversations to help people name what feels hard and try small steps that make things more manageable. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and aim to break down problems into workable pieces.
Her background includes many years of direct practice with people facing overwhelming stress and traumatic events. That experience informs how she helps clients develop coping skills and adjust to changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach and she uses it to help people notice unhelpful patterns and test new ways of responding.
Rhonda encourages short-term goals along with longer work when needed. She helps people practice skills between sessions and reviews what works and what needs changing. The focus is on concrete tools for day-to-day life and clearer thinking about difficult situations.
People who are nervous about social situations or who feel watched or judged often find the steps Rhonda offers useful. She also supports parents and caregivers dealing with extra strain and people managing mood and stress after trauma. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Maryland.
How CBT and online work can fit your goals
Rhonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT helps people break those patterns by testing new responses and practicing different behaviors in everyday situations, which can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and social fears.The therapist treats therapy as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which approaches make sense based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust as work progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where they need them most, while planning steps to manage social situations and anxiety in real time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, isolation, mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward, practical conversations and focuses on concrete skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the approach to test new ways of thinking and acting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That includes working with people facing stress, trauma, and mood challenges.
What credentials and region apply to this clinician?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.