Profile / United States
Rochelle Bard, LCSW
California
LCSW - Relationships and Family issues
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Video and phone
- Christian integration
About Rochelle
Rochelle Bard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She combines clinical practice with Christian perspective when clients want that integrated approach. She works with people facing relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma or abuse, grief and losses, and self-esteem challenges.
Rochelle helps people notice patterns that get in the way of what they want. She uses clear, structured methods to address communication problems, commitment concerns, and issues tied to adoption or blended families. She also supports people dealing with aging, cancer-related stress, caregiving strain, and fertility or fatherhood questions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set practical next steps. Client-Centered Therapy is part of how she listens and structures sessions.
Sessions are offered by video and by phone. Rochelle does not use live chat for therapy because she finds it harder to assess safety that way. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rochelle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors in everyday life. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, experiments, and skills you can practice between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and accept difficult feelings while still moving toward chosen goals. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds, keeping the conversation grounded in the client's perspective.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Rochelle discusses goals and preferences in the first sessions and recommends methods that match each person’s situation. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change over time.
She provides therapy by video and by phone; live chat is not used. Please confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Video works well for guided exercises that use visual cues, while phone calls can be a good fit for brief check-ins or when bandwidth or screen time is limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, divorce and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses in real situations. That approach is paired with practical steps to change habits and improve communication.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of clinical experience working in California. Her practice blends clinical methods with Christian teachings when clients request that integration.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in California and practices there. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time. Sessions are offered only to clients within the scope she is permitted to serve.
What session formats does she use?
She offers therapy by video and by phone. She does not offer live chat as a form of therapy.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.