Richelle Rojas-Basuil

Richelle Rojas-Basuil is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings three years of individual and group therapy experience to her practice. She previously worked with adolescents in school settings and has background in crisis intervention and supporting at-risk youth. Richelle aims to meet people where they are and listens for what they most want to change. Her approach is trauma-informed and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She also helps people who are struggling with body image, attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, and social anxiety. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and to create space for honest talk. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Motivational Interviewing supports people to find their own reasons for change and to strengthen their commitment. Richelle draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. In session she works collaboratively, asking what matters most and shaping strategies around those goals. Progress is paced to the individual and can include skill practice between meetings. Her prior school work means she is familiar with youth stressors and crisis situations, and she brings that experience into outpatient therapy. People who want straightforward, respectful support around eating and food-related issues, trauma, mood, or life transitions may find her style a good fit.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals first, with the therapist following the client’s lead and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space to sort priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions and can be useful for anxiety, mood, and body image concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and build momentum at their own pace. It is often used when people feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and choose or combine methods that fit. This is a collaborative process, with adjustments made as progress and priorities evolve. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, like during a lunch break or between errands, and can reduce travel time. If you need details about the session formats offered, confirm the current options before booking so you can choose what best fits your schedule and comfort.