Rhonda Lucineo

LPC

Connecticut

Motivational, practical therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Connecticut / 002108

NPI

1659564128

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

Connecticut

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused
   • Trauma-informed
   • Goal oriented

   About Rhonda

   Rhonda Lucineo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut. She brings 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her approach is warm and practical, focused on the next steps a person can take to feel steadier and more capable.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to move forward at a pace that feels manageable. Rhonda also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to strengthen how clients relate to themselves and others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when thoughts and habits need concrete, step-by-step adjustments.

   Rhonda has worked with concerns tied to family systems such as adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and infidelity. She also supports people coping with postpartum depression, mood disorders, addictions, and post-traumatic stress. Her experience includes helping people recover from domestic violence and other forms of abuse.

   Sessions focus on practical strategies and on listening closely to each person’s story. Rhonda aims to create a space where people can talk through painful history and try new ways of responding. She helps clients set realistic goals and track small, achievable changes.

   Rhonda practices in Connecticut and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability via the Start Therapy button.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Rhonda commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change and to plan small, realistic steps forward. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making life changes and prefers a collaborative, nonjudgmental conversation.
   
   She also integrates Attachment-Based ideas to explore patterns in close relationships and Client-Centered methods that prioritize listening and the client’s own goals. These approaches help people improve how they relate to others and build a stronger sense of self, which can be useful for relationship stress, caregiver strain, and attachment concerns.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Rhonda will work with each person to identify what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a few methods and adjusting as progress is made.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people who prefer to work from a familiar setting or who need flexibility around work and caregiving responsibilities.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   Addictions

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsInfidelityMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Connecticut

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Rhonda commonly help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and addictions. Additional focuses include attachment issues, postpartum depression, mood disorders, and problems tied to adoption or blended families.

   What is Rhonda's therapeutic style?

   Her style blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered listening and practical CBT tools. Sessions tend to emphasize collaboration, clear goals, and step-by-step changes.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has 13 years of experience providing counseling and clinical support. That work includes trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and mental health wellness.

   Where is Rhonda licensed and based?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut. Location details are provided to help with local scheduling and matching.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with Rhonda?

   International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should plan to be located where state licensure supports services.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to start therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The platform will guide you through the next steps.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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