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Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb

Sex-positive counselor focusing on sexuality and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
34 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rhoda

Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 34 years of experience. She emphasizes the importance of a trustworthy connection between therapist and client and centers her work on sexuality and related life concerns.

People often come to her looking for a nonjudgmental space to talk about intimacy, relationships, and identity. She trained in clinical sexology and counseling, and has long experience in reproductive health settings. Much of her early work was with clinics focused on sexual health, education, and counseling.

Background and approach

She has also maintained a independent practice for over two decades where she supports people exploring alternative sexual cultures and relationship models. Her sessions aim to make shame and guilt easier to set aside. She helps clients identify beliefs that hold them back and replace those ideas with more practical, realistic thinking.

Conversations often focus on what a person wants and small steps that make change possible. Dr. Lipscomb uses several approaches depending on the issue at hand.

She draws on acceptance-based methods to help people clarify values, cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused strategies to map clear next steps. She also incorporates hypnotherapy when appropriate. Clients visit for many concerns, including anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, sexuality and gender issues, and coping with life changes.

She also works with matters like divorce, sexual dysfunction, and aspects of non-monogamous or kink relationships. The focus is practical support and respectful conversation.

How specific approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical ways to accept difficult feelings while moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, breaking them into manageable steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on immediate goals and practical changes, helping clients identify concrete next steps rather than spending long periods on past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean blending acceptance-based work with cognitive strategies or focusing on short-term solutions to get quick relief.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule regular check-ins. Online sessions can also allow brief phone or video conversations that focus on practical skill-building, values work, or cognitive exercises without requiring travel. Ask about how sessions are typically structured so you can choose what fits your routine.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Sexuality topics such as gender dysphoria, sexual dysfunction, kink and alternative sexual culture are also within her focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on building trust. She helps clients explore values, change unhelpful thinking, and set practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 34 years of counseling experience and a long history working in reproductive health clinics and independent practice. Much of her work has focused on human sexuality and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Colorado and holds the LPC credential, listed as CO LPC.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any specific scheduling or regional considerations before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
34 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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