Rochelle Lachance, MD, LCSW-C
Experienced clinician for anger and life stress
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
How Rochelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 41
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rochelle
Rochelle Lachance is a licensed clinician who helps people manage anger and related problems. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and struggles with addiction or compulsive behaviors. Rochelle brings calm and a practical focus to sessions.
She has worked in social work since 1975 and holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified. Over four decades she has worked in hospitals, outpatient care, psychiatric settings, substance abuse units, special education schools, and with geriatric patients at home.
Background and approach
That range gives her a broad view of common stressors and treatment options. Her approach is straightforward. She listens closely, helps people set clear goals, and uses problem-solving steps to move forward.
Sessions often include practical exercises, new ways of thinking, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and build coping skills. Rochelle uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behavior patterns. She also draws on emotionally-focused and Imago approaches for relationship concerns, and on mindfulness to support stress management.
Those methods are blended to match each person’s situation. Rochelle is based in Maryland and works in English. She is experienced at helping people navigate life changes, parenting stress, hoarding, end-of-life concerns, infidelity, OCD patterns, personality challenges, and career strain.
Her long experience includes helping people connect to community resources and practical services.
What Rochelle works with
Everything Rochelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rochelle's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
Approaches Rochelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps shape goals. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to talk through strong emotions and life decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and practical steps to reduce angry reactions, manage anxiety, and change routines that feed depression or compulsive behaviors.
Emotionally-focused ideas help when relationship patterns are part of the problem. These techniques clarify emotional responses and help people create new ways of connecting and resolving hurtful cycles.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the different methods and help pick approaches that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates, homework review, or regular support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility constraints.
Questions people ask about Rochelle
What kinds of concerns does Rochelle help with?
She works with anger and related issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and compulsive behaviors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is listening-focused and practical. She helps clients set goals, offers problem-solving steps, and uses exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Rochelle has 41 years of experience in social work across hospitals, psychiatric units, outpatient treatment, substance abuse programs, special education settings, and home visits for geriatric patients.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified. She practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Work is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.