- Family of origin issues
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Rochelle
Rochelle Bard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of experience. She integrates clinical methods with Biblical teachings for clients who request that perspective. She works with relationship strain, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
Her style centers on clear, practical conversations. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and highlights strengths they already have. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing grief or loss, and rebuilding confidence after painful experiences.
Rochelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and develop actions that fit their values. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep work grounded and action-oriented. Motivational Interviewing appears when people need help clarifying goals and building motivation.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about specific problems and concrete steps to try between sessions. Rochelle says taking the first step toward change takes courage and she supports people through those early efforts.
She offers sessions by video and by phone. Those options are used to fit therapy into busy schedules and to accommodate different preferences for seeing or hearing a therapist. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for relationship patterns and family of origin issues where values and actions need clearer alignment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for self-esteem, grief reactions, and managing strong emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for the client’s perspective, supporting people who want a collaborative, person-focused process.Rochelle approaches the choice of methods as a collaborative task. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust approaches over time based on what fits the client's needs.
She offers video and phone sessions, which can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when that helps the work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and fertility concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational work and treats clients as experts on their own stories. Sessions often emphasize communication skills, goal setting, and steps to build confidence.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional therapeutic experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns across family and relationship topics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video and phone sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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