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Calm, practical therapy for life's hardest moments

Lucinda Rhoads, LPCC

29 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · 13 methods listed · online only

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About Lucinda

Lucinda Rhoads is a licensed counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or career strain. She focuses on practical ways to manage panic, overwhelm, shame, and the daily weight of change. Lucinda keeps language simple and direct so busy parents and adults can read quickly and understand next steps.

She draws on nearly 29 years of experience to guide conversations and plan next steps.

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Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative - the client’s goals shape what they work on together. Lucinda uses clear tools to build coping skills, improve communication, and address attachment or abandonment issues that get in the way of day-to-day life. The approach mixes relationship-focused work with skills-based methods.

That can mean practicing breathing and grounding for panic, trying behavioral experiments for anxiety, or talking through patterns that keep guilt and shame alive. She also uses trauma-focused tools when needed to help people process difficult memories. Lucinda supports people dealing with parenting strain, career transitions, loneliness, and compassion fatigue.

She helps people with neurodiversity concerns like ADHD and with the social and emotional impacts of autism and Asperger syndrome. Her work includes coaching elements for life purpose and goal setting. Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence in sessions and practical homework between visits when helpful.

The overall focus is on small, sustainable changes that reduce stress and increase day-to-day functioning.

How Lucinda's Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns today. Online work focuses on recognizing those patterns, practicing new ways of relating, and building safer connections in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into small steps. In remote sessions clients learn skills like thought records and behavioral experiments they can try between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process painful memories; when used online it combines guided processing with pacing that fits the client's comfort level.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, and follow-up between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, parenting, or other busy schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family strain, grief, parenting difficulties, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on understanding experiences, building coping skills, and improving communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 29 years of counseling experience to her practice and applies that background to a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She is listed with the credential LPCC and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.