About Rhenda
Rhenda Hodnett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana. She brings a calm, steady approach to help people facing grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Rhenda spent over 30 years working with children and adults affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma before focusing on adult transitions.
She draws on that long experience when supporting people through relationship shifts, career or retirement changes, and health-related adjustments.
How Rhenda works
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Social Work from Louisiana State University. In sessions she keeps language plain and practical. She helps people set small goals, try new habits for better sleep, and practice ways to manage stress.
Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change in daily life. Rhenda pays attention to caregiver strain, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, and midlife concerns. She also addresses issues commonly experienced by women.
Her approach is steady and problem-focused, aimed at helping clients move from coping to feeling more capable. Therapy with her is collaborative. She works with each person to build a plan that fits their routine and goals.
The emphasis is on clear steps and real-life strategies people can use between sessions.
What Rhenda works with
The areas below are the ones Rhenda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Rhenda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and everyday habits. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments in thinking and behavior to reduce distress and improve mood. This method is useful for low self-esteem, worry, and coping with life transitions.Another approach focuses on behavioral strategies for sleep. It includes simple changes to routines, timed activities, and gradual shifts to improve sleep patterns. This work suits people dealing with insomnia or disrupted rest related to life stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which method fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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