Rochelle McGhee , LCPC

Rochelle McGhee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and brings over 15 years of experience to her therapeutic work. In 2018 she earned a CADC certification, a credential that supports work with clients addressing alcohol and substance use concerns.

Her clinical practice is grounded in the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a form of cognitive behavior therapy that emphasizes mindfulness and practical skill building. Rochelle helps clients cultivate attention and awareness while assembling a toolbox of strategies to manage intense emotions, navigate interpersonal challenges, and reduce ongoing distress. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, traumatic histories, and struggles with forgiveness.

Rochelle’s style centers on respect for each person’s strengths and a belief in their capacity to grow. She combines a patient, steady manner with focused work toward clear goals so clients feel heard, empowered, and valued. Rochelle approaches therapy as a partnership, collaborating with clients to discover what works best for a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

She monitors messages throughout the day as her schedule allows, aiming to respond the same day on scheduled workdays and within 24 hours on other days. She offers morning and afternoon live session appointments three days per week and is ready to support clients in their work toward change.

Approaches for Online Care and Skill Building

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes learning concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. In online sessions Rochelle uses DBT principles to teach practical techniques clients can apply between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Delivered virtually, CBT offers structured exercises and homework that support clearer thinking and more effective coping.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and attention regulation. Simple mindfulness practices introduced in sessions can help reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance in daily life.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rochelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting treatment as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier, allow continuity of care when life is busy, and let therapists adapt techniques so clients can practice skills in the settings where they live and work.