Rhonda is a Counseling Intern at Hidden Stream Counseling. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is working under the supervision of Tanya St. Julien-Denson, MA, LCMHC-Supervisor, NCC. Rhonda received her A.S in Human Services with a minor in Disabilities, Substance Abuse, and Abnormal Psychology from Nashua Community College in 1991, and her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Management from Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire in 2009 and 2010, respectively. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Rhonda’s extensive mental health experience includes facilitating substance abuse group therapy in a dual diagnosis setting, where she created a supportive environment for clients to discuss their struggles, develop coping strategies, and build community. She has also provided comprehensive nursing care on psychiatric units by conducting mental health assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, person-centered treatment.
Rhonda’s skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care effectively address acute psychiatric and mental health conditions with compassion. Her culturally sensitive approach connects clients with valuable resources, recognizing the unique factors influencing mental health, and empowering them by validating their identities and experiences. Through her holistic approach, Rhonda bridges gaps between mental health services and community needs, creating an equitable, supportive environment.
Rhonda’s counseling approach is primarily Person-Centered Therapy (PCT). This approach emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, enabling clients to explore and resolve their problematic behaviors, emotions, and maladaptive thinking patterns. In addition to PCT, Rhonda can employ integrative strategies that address the spiritual, emotional, and psychological facets of well-being. By incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) Trauma Therapy, and Couples Therapy, she aims to provide comprehensive support tailored to each client’s unique needs. Rhonda works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, women’s issues, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
