Rhonda Thomas, LCSW-C, LCSW

Rhonda Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland with 14 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Rhonda frames clients as the experts in their own stories and works alongside them to build on their strengths.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different ways of responding to difficult feelings. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills that can be used between meetings.

Rhonda often supports people coping with life changes and with challenges like low self-esteem, isolation, and caregiver stress. She also brings experience working with veterans and with mood-related concerns including postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress. Her work includes help for social anxiety, paranoia, and struggles linked to narcissistic dynamics.

People who choose Rhonda can expect an empowering, respectful style. She focuses on small, realistic steps and on building confidence to manage day-to-day challenges. The aim is practical improvement in how people feel and function.

If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Confirm session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

How CBT and practical care translate to online therapy

Rhonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought that contribute to distress and testing different ways of thinking and behaving. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and social anxiety and gives clear tools to practice between sessions.

The right approach often becomes clear through early sessions. She will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and day-to-day life. That collaboration helps shape the plan and the skills emphasized in therapy.

Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can make it easier to check in during a workday break, to keep regular appointments while managing caregiving duties, or to continue care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are available for appointments.