Rochelle Nakoa
Compassionate care for trauma and transition
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About
Rochelle Nakoa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with 12 years of clinical experience. She brings a breadth of practice settings to her work, including hospice care supporting patients and families through end-of-life transitions and readjustment counseling that helped veterans and their families return to civilian life.
Her experience also includes providing therapeutic support to active military members with concerns such as substance use and relationships with both family and command. While serving as Chief of Mental Health within the Department of Corrections, she delivered individual and group therapy to incarcerated men, women, and transgender populations. These roles contributed to her focused work addressing sexual trauma and intimate partner violence.
Rochelle practices using a person-centered approach that emphasizes helping individuals recognize who they are and move toward who they want to become. She encourages organizing thoughts on paper to bring clarity to one’s circumstances and to identify practical steps for change. By offering a nonjudgmental, supportive environment, she aims to help people release burdens and shame so they can transition into a more authentic version of themselves.
She is licensed in Missouri as a Clinical Social Worker (MO LCSW 2012013818), and she applies her training and experience to support clients through a range of concerns including trauma, relational issues, mood and anxiety symptoms, and life transitions.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Career, Depression, Family, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Separation, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Stress, Anxiety, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LCSW 2012013818
- NPI Number: 1194061440
- License: LCSW (Missouri) #2012013818 exp 2027-09-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. One major benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to keep appointments and maintain continuity of care. Therapy delivered online is provided by licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different therapeutic fit. For many people, remote sessions offer a practical and effective route to getting consistent support for everyday challenges and transitions.How much experience does Rochelle Nakoa have?
Rochelle Nakoa has 12 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Rochelle Nakoa a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rochelle Nakoa is licensed in Missouri as a Clinical Social Worker, holding the credential MO LCSW 2012013818.
In which languages does Rochelle Nakoa provide therapy?
Rochelle Nakoa provides therapy in English.
Where is Rochelle Nakoa located?
Rochelle Nakoa is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Rochelle Nakoa as my therapist?
You can work with Rochelle Nakoa by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.
Does Rochelle Nakoa work with international clients?
Yes, Rochelle Nakoa does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rochelle Nakoa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Starting therapy is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match you with Rochelle Nakoa. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule an initial session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.