Rhonda Gilchrist, MA, LPC, Therapist in Round Rock, Texas

Helping children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Texas build healthier relationships, overcome emotional challenges, and develop effective coping strategies, Rhonda Gilchrist provides compassionate, client-centered care at LifeStance Health. She offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, tailoring treatment to the unique needs of each person and family she serves. Rhonda works with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, while also offering support for additional behavioral and emotional health needs. Rhonda is especially dedicated to helping children, teens, and families navigate childhood behavior issues, school-related challenges, and family dynamics. She understands the impact that emotional and behavioral concerns can have on a child’s development, academic success, and relationships. By partnering closely with families, she helps create practical solutions that foster resilience, communication, and long-term growth both at home and in everyday life. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Family Therapy. Rhonda believes that meaningful change occurs when clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, process difficult experiences, and build skills that promote lasting emotional well-being. In addition to her primary areas of focus, Rhonda supports individuals and families navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. Her experience working with diverse age groups allows her to adapt treatment strategies to meet clients wherever they are in life’s journey, whether they are addressing challenges in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, or later life. Rhonda earned degrees from Prairie View A&M University, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Sam Houston State University. Her broad educational background supports her ability to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care across a variety of clinical settings and life stages. Outside of her professional work, Rhonda enjoys gardening, a hobby that reflects her appreciation for patience, growth, and nurturing development over time. She brings that same perspective into her therapeutic work, helping clients cultivate the tools and confidence needed to thrive.