- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Rhoda
Rev. Rhoda Stuart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people navigate life changes. She draws on two decades of experience to make therapy straightforward and usable for busy parents.
She focuses on everyday pressures like stress, anxiety, burnout, and the ups and downs of parenting. She also supports people facing relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused techniques. That means she helps clients spot unhelpful thinking patterns and then build small, achievable changes that improve daily life.
Conversations aim to be direct and practical, not full of jargon. Rhoda adapts each plan to fit what a person needs right now. She listens for what matters most, and then sets short-term goals to make progress.
Parents can expect strategies for communication, stress management, and handling role demands. With more than 21 years of professional experience, she brings steady support and straightforward tools. Her style is respectful and compassionate while staying focused on outcomes people can notice at home and at work.
What Rhoda works with
Everything Rhoda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rhoda helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Rhoda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Rev. Rhoda Stuart uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions to address everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice thinking patterns that lead to stress or low mood and then practice different thoughts and behaviors that feel more effective. It is often used for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and mood challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, concrete steps to move forward. It is useful when people want quick, practical changes or help setting short-term goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then tailor the mix of methods to fit those needs. This means you and the therapist can adjust strategies over time as progress is made or priorities change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in quickly during a break, and text-based messaging supports short updates or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy parenting schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Rhoda
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with parenting stress, relationship issues, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and career challenges. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, goal-focused approaches that mix Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions center on identifying small changes and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience providing counseling and support. That background includes work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential in Missouri. Her practice location is listed as Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. That process connects you for an initial session.
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