Richelle Rojas-Basuil, LCSW

Richelle Rojas-Basuil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who combines school-based experience with clinical therapy skills. She spent seven years working with adolescents in school settings, focusing on crisis intervention and supporting at-risk youth who had struggled with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and trauma. That foundation in educational and crisis work informs her clinical perspective and her understanding of young people navigating intense emotional challenges.

In addition to her school-centered experience, Richelle has three years of focused experience providing individual and group therapy. She maintains a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed stance, offering steady support as clients identify goals and articulate their hopes for therapy. Richelle works collaboratively with each person to meet them where they are in the process and to build practical steps toward the changes they want to see.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richelle draws from client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their feelings and values at their own pace; this approach is often helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and emotional resilience. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Additionally, Richelle incorporates motivational interviewing to help clients clarify their own motivations for change and strengthen commitment to personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richelle works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and invites feedback so therapy evolves with the client's progress.

Online therapy with Richelle is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular care from home, school, or work and to maintain continuity of support when life requires adjustments.