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Richelle Rojas-Basuil

Richelle Rojas-Basuil

LCSW

California

Collaborative, practical therapy with a trauma-informed focus

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 125058
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational approach
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Goal focused

    About Richelle

    Richelle Rojas-Basuil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She brings three years of direct therapy experience and a background working with adolescents in school settings earlier in her career. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on meeting people where they are.

    Richelle uses a trauma-informed lens and listens for each person's goals. She helps people name what matters most and then works alongside them to take steps toward those goals. Sessions often include practical strategies for stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship concerns.

    Her approach draws from several ways of working, including motivational interviewing to support change, cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful patterns, and client-centered listening to make space for the person's perspective. She also uses narrative ideas to help people make sense of their experiences.

    Richelle has prior experience with crisis intervention and supporting youth who faced anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and trauma. That background informs how she responds when strong emotions or stressful situations come up in sessions. She also has experience running individual and group therapy.

    People who come to Richelle often want straightforward help with coping skills, grief, self-esteem, or making sense of past hurts. She encourages clear goals and small, achievable steps so progress is easier to notice. To start, a brief intake helps clarify priorities and shape the work together.

  2. How Richelle’s approaches fit into online therapy

    Richelle draws on motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to make change; this method uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and clarify goals. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes listening and empathy so the person feels heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to shift mood and anxiety.

    Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. Richelle works with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using one method only. She checks in as the work progresses and adjusts the plan together.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that work around school or work. Some formats can also make shorter follow-ups simpler or remove the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus. Ask about the current session options when you schedule so you know what will work best for you.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    GriefCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Richelle help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, and life changes, plus related concerns like body image and social anxiety.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is nonjudgmental and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on listening, clear goals, and practical steps to manage emotions and behavior.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has three years of therapy experience and earlier professional work with adolescents in school settings, including crisis intervention and supporting at-risk youth.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees handled for sessions?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

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