Rhonda Waller is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and concerns about self esteem. She brings nine years of clinical experience and a relational focus to sessions. Rhonda aims to create a respectful space where people can feel seen and begin to rebuild trust in themselves and others.
Rhonda frames difficulties through attachment and trauma-informed perspectives, looking at how early relationships shape current patterns. She pays attention to how identity and life context affect emotional life, including work with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Her approach is practical and focused on building more steady ways of relating and greater emotional safety.
Therapy often involves talking through difficult memories, learning new ways to communicate, and practicing small changes that add up over time. She also supports people managing grief, substance concerns, dissociation, and the fallout of separation or divorce. Sexual health and kink-affirming topics are included when relevant to a person's relationships and well-being.
Rhonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs. She works with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, control problems, and caregiver stress. The goal is steady progress toward clearer boundaries and more satisfying connections.
Clients usually begin by describing immediate struggles and priorities. From there Rhonda and the client set goals together and try practical steps that fit into everyday life. She emphasizes collaboration, respect, and keeping the work grounded in what matters most to the individual.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Rhonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process trauma and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns, helping people notice how past relationships shape current reactions and learn new ways to connect. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people address painful memories and reduce their day-to-day impact through gradual, paced work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rhonda will discuss options with each person and adapt techniques to match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She aims to try methods that feel manageable and relevant rather than applying a single method to everyone.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, cut out travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to continue care across life changes, with the therapist and client deciding together what pace and structure work best.
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rhonda commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem concerns, along with related issues like abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Rhonda uses a relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed style. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to practical changes in relationships and behavior.
What level of experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns and communities, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients.
What credentials and region are listed?
Rhonda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.