Rochelle Bard , LCSW

Rochelle Bard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with over 30 years of professional therapeutic experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical social work services and integrates evidence-based therapy with a values-informed perspective for clients who choose that approach. She identifies as a Christian therapist and, when clients desire, weaves biblical wisdom and teaching alongside clinical techniques to support healing and growth.

Her work focuses on relationships and family dynamics, trauma and abuse recovery, grief and loss, and issues of self-esteem and confidence. She also has experience with challenges that include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family issues, caregiving stress, fertility and fatherhood concerns, and coping with life changes such as divorce or serious illness. Rochelle emphasizes that people are experts on their own stories and that their strengths are central to overcoming obstacles.

Rochelle offers therapeutic sessions by video and by phone, and she typically does not use live chat for therapy because of limitations in assessing safety through that format. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rochelle uses several well-established approaches that translate effectively to online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it is often helpful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their own growth - this approach can benefit relationship and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for trauma responses, motivation, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rochelle collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. The client and therapist work together to tailor interventions for the situation at hand.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and many people appreciate the option of live chat or text-based messaging for ongoing support. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, balance therapy with other responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when travel or shifting schedules arise.