- Faith-informed support
- Relationship focus
- Video and phone
About Rochelle
Rochelle Bard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with over 30 years of experience. She blends clinical therapy with Biblical wisdom for clients who want that spiritual perspective alongside talk therapy. Rochelle focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports clients dealing with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, fertility and fatherhood concerns, and the emotional effects of serious illness and aging.
Rochelle uses straightforward, collaborative sessions. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to increase confidence, reduce distress from past wounds, and help people navigate big life changes.
Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered therapy. She adapts techniques to match a person’s needs and values, and she works with motivation and practical steps as part of each plan.
Rochelle also helps people cope with the effects of natural or human-caused disasters, focusing on returning to day-to-day functioning and managing stress reactions. She offers both video and phone sessions so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
Clients who want to include faith in their healing are welcome to say so, and Rochelle will incorporate Biblical perspectives when requested. The work is paced to each person’s goals, with practical tools and ongoing support.
How Rochelle’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It helps clarify values and take small steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful after trauma or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with practical strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and confidence building. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own choices rather than directing them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rochelle will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use techniques that fit those aims. The plan is collaborative, and methods can be adjusted over time as progress and needs change.
Rochelle offers video and phone sessions, so people can pick what works for their routine and energy level. Phone sessions can make check-ins quicker and easier when someone is on a short break or has limited bandwidth. Video sessions allow for more visual connection when that helps the conversation. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Rochelle commonly address?
Rochelle helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses related areas like attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward. She combines talk therapy with practical tools and can include Biblical wisdom when a client requests that perspective.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional therapeutic experience to her work with individuals seeking support for life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice operates within California.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.