Rhonda Piazza, LPC

Rhonda Piazza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 23 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, addiction and substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, career changes, and other stressors that can make daily life feel overwhelming. Her work also addresses concerns such as codependency, communication problems, first responder issues, substance and process addictions, postpartum mood concerns, and multicultural and family of origin matters.

Rhonda approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective rooted in the belief that people are not broken but are responding to their experiences with the best choices available at the time. Over months or years those choices and coping strategies can limit growth, and she partners with clients to identify alternatives that align with their values and goals. Her style is client-centered and collaborative - she helps clients set meaningful goals and supports practical steps to create movement toward the life they want.

Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, strongly influenced by the work of Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Therapy. She also integrates mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor interventions to each person. For clients exploring work and career direction, she can administer assessments such as the MBTI, SkillScan, and the Self-Directed Search to clarify interests and strengths. Rhonda emphasizes empathy, respect, and empowerment as she supports clients through change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rhonda Piazza blends proven therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth; it focuses on understanding a person’s experience and helping them make choices that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people explore their readiness for change and strengthen their own motivation to pursue healthier patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rhonda works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. That flexibility helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats provide flexible scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from locations that work best for them, supporting continuity of care and access to ongoing support.