01 · Who Rhonda works with

Rhonda works with stress, Anxiety, grief and anger management

Rhonda lists 11 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Rhonda chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Rhonda's own words

What Rhonda says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's most challenging transitions. My professional background focuses on helping clients work through grief, manage complex emotions like anger, and address career-related difficulties. I bring a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey and providing personalized, empathetic support.

My approach centers on creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. I believe in meeting each individual exactly where they are, offering gentle guidance and practical tools to help them move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

With a recent graduate's fresh perspective and dedicated training, I am passionate about supporting clients, particularly older adults, in finding hope and healing during challenging life moments. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering understanding and support as you navigate your personal path to emotional well-being.

Rhonda Smith, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Rhonda works

The 3 approaches Rhonda lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Rhonda lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Rhonda's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Rhonda runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Emotionally Focused TherapyEFT

Built for couples and rooted in attachment: the recurring argument is treated as a cycle two people are stuck in rather than as one person's fault. Sessions work to interrupt the cycle and get to what each person is actually asking for underneath it.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Rhonda practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Rhonda's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Rhonda at this point.

2. Naming Rhonda specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Rhonda is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Rhonda.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Texas

Licence

TX LPC 88824

Licence number

88824

Licence expires

30 Jun 2028

NPI

1962195388

Years in practice

4

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

26 Jun 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Rhonda's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Rhonda. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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