Lucinda Rhoads, LPCC
Experienced Ohio therapist focused on life stories
Details
| Name | Lucinda Rhoads |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 29 |
About Lucinda
Lucinda Rhoads is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 29 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also helps those coping with ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes.
Her sessions focus on listening and making sense of your story. She uses a narrative outlook to help people see how their life stories shape feelings and choices.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to clarify patterns, name strengths, and open up new possibilities for change. Lucinda blends approaches that match each person's needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships affect emotions.
She also uses client-centered work to keep the session grounded in what matters to the individual. Cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are offered when practical tools will help, like managing panic, reducing anxiety, or handling intense emotions. In session, she keeps the pace collaborative and direct.
People can expect clear talk, skill-building, and reflection on life events. The work is about small steps that add up to better coping and clearer choices. Her background includes long-term clinical practice in community and personal settings.
That experience shapes a calm, steady approach that values honesty and real-world progress. Lucinda speaks English and offers online formats that fit different schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Lucinda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Lucinda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lucinda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lucinda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Lucinda uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity and opening the door to new possibilities. Narrative work can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to examine how early and current relationships shape emotional reactions and patterns; this approach helps with grief, relationship worries, and trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person's goals and experiences, making sessions feel grounded in what matters most to the individual.Finding the best approach is a team effort. Lucinda will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical rather than stuck to a single method.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect that fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth work, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling school, work, parenting, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Lucinda address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a listening, collaborative approach that focuses on understanding a person's story and building practical skills for day-to-day life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 29 years of counseling experience working in clinical and community settings, bringing steady, practical care to complex issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds an Ohio LPCC license and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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