Rochelle Nakoa, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and families
- Trauma and intimate partner violence
- Veterans and military families
- Person-centered therapeutic approach
About Rochelle Nakoa
Rochelle Nakoa is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 13 years of clinical experience working across diverse and challenging care settings. Her career has included hospice work supporting patients and families through end-of-life care, service as a readjustment counselor helping veterans and their families transition to civilian life, and clinical roles supporting active military members with substance use concerns and family or command-related relationship issues.
In a leadership capacity as Chief of Mental Health within the Department of Corrections, she provided individual and group therapy to incarcerated men, women, and transgender populations, gaining extensive experience with correctional mental health needs. These professional roles contributed to a focused specialization in sexual trauma and intimate partner violence, alongside broad experience addressing addictions, family and relationship issues, grief, and other trauma-related concerns.
Rochelle practices from a person-centered perspective, guiding individuals to identify who they are and to move toward the person they wish to become. Her approach encourages clients to organize thoughts through reflective practices such as writing and to clarify circumstances and goals. By fostering a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, she supports clients in shedding burdens like shame so they can work toward greater self-understanding and meaningful change.
In a leadership capacity as Chief of Mental Health within the Department of Corrections, she provided individual and group therapy to incarcerated men, women, and transgender populations, gaining extensive experience with correctional mental health needs. These professional roles contributed to a focused specialization in sexual trauma and intimate partner violence, alongside broad experience addressing addictions, family and relationship issues, grief, and other trauma-related concerns.
Rochelle practices from a person-centered perspective, guiding individuals to identify who they are and to move toward the person they wish to become. Her approach encourages clients to organize thoughts through reflective practices such as writing and to clarify circumstances and goals. By fostering a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, she supports clients in shedding burdens like shame so they can work toward greater self-understanding and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rochelle Nakoa have?
Rochelle Nakoa has 13 years of experience.
Is Rochelle Nakoa a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rochelle Nakoa holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: 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?
Clients can work with Rochelle Nakoa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rochelle Nakoa work with international clients?
Yes, Rochelle Nakoa works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rochelle Nakoa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Adapting Attachment and Person-Centered Care for Online Sessions
Rochelle integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection and trust; it helps clients address attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, and issues tied to abandonment or intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, prioritizes the client’s own goals and perspective, offering empathetic listening and reflection to help individuals discover their values and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rochelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors methods so therapy feels like a true partnership rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions may take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic constraints, and maintain continuity of support across life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote formats to help clients progress toward their goals.