Rochelle Lachance, MD, LCSW-C

Rochelle Lachance brings a long career in social work to her clinical practice, with a track record across multiple treatment settings that informs her compassionate approach. She has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, psychiatric units, substance abuse treatment programs, special education schools and has provided home visits to geriatric patients, gaining a broad perspective on individual and family needs. Rochelle has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1983 and also holds an MD - the combination supports a wide-ranging understanding of health, mental health, and social services.

Her background includes specialized marriage and family therapy training and a deep familiarity with family dynamics, making her particularly attuned to issues involving children, couples and family systems. Rochelle emphasizes listening and empathy as the foundation for building trust and shaping treatment goals. She works collaboratively with clients in a problem-solving modality, connecting them with community resources and practical supports to meet their identified objectives. This experience is applied to a variety of concerns including addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, and life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Rochelle uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work - this approach helps people who need a nonjudgmental environment to explore feelings, values and choices. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. In addition, emotionally-focused therapy is used for relationship work to help partners understand and respond to emotional needs and patterns that affect intimacy and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rochelle collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This team-based method helps ensure treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access services from different locations within her practice area, and choose the format that best supports each client’s daily life and responsibilities.