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Online therapist

Rhonda Duesterberg

Compassionate, practical counseling for families

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

About Rhonda

Rhonda Duesterberg is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with relationship tensions, family conflicts, grief, and parenting challenges. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers who need clear help now.

Rhonda creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. She listens closely and helps people name what they are experiencing.

Background and approach

From there she works with each person to pick simple, realistic steps to try between sessions. Her approach blends evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered conversation. She uses tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the problem.

These approaches get translated into everyday exercises and coaching work that parents can use at home. Rhonda holds a Colorado license as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and brings nine years of professional experience. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, which can help families fit therapy into busy schedules.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a parent completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time that works with the therapist's calendar. Rhonda focuses on clear, manageable steps so families can move forward without feeling overwhelmed.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where clarity about priorities matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it works well for panic, mood disorders, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and individuals. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide more flexible check-ins. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities while keeping treatment consistent and ongoing.

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 concerns does Rhonda address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues like compassion fatigue and life transitions.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and practical. She focuses on listening, naming feelings, and setting small, doable steps between sessions.
What professional background does she bring?
She has nine years of professional experience helping people with stress, relationships, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and region apply?
Rhonda is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC licensed in Colorado, listed as CO LPC LPC.0019068.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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