Meet Rhonda Nielsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW | Online Therapy in Saskatchewan & Ontario
I'm Rhonda, a Registered Social Worker, therapist, and mom of four. For nearly 20 years, I've worked with children, parents, and families through some of the more complicated parts of life.
I know that choosing a therapist is personal. You're sharing things you may not have said out loud before, and you want to know that the person listening has the experience to understand what you're going through, but can also relate to you as a human being.
My approach is warm, straightforward, and practical. I believe good therapy involves more than talking about what's difficult. It means understanding why certain patterns keep happening and working together to create meaningful changes in your everyday life.
A Little About Me
Before anything else, I'm a mom of four. I've spent years balancing motherhood, homeschooling, family responsibilities, and a career supporting other families. Those experiences have given me a personal appreciation for how complicated motherhood can be, even when it's something you deeply value.
But I also know that no two women or families experience life in quite the same way. I don't assume that my experience is yours, and I don't believe there's one right way to navigate motherhood, relationships, or emotional wellbeing.
What matters to me is understanding your experience and helping you make sense of the things that have become difficult.
My Professional Experience
I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) and am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), registered to practise in Saskatchewan and Ontario.
Over nearly two decades, my clinical work has focused extensively on child and parent mental health, anxiety, emotional regulation, family relationships, and the challenges that arise during different stages of life.
That experience has shaped how I understand mental health. What someone is experiencing rarely exists in isolation. Our relationships, histories, expectations, responsibilities, and circumstances all influence how we feel and respond.
Today, through Nielsen Counselling, I focus on providing online therapy for women and mothers, as well as specialized parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety.
My Areas of Specialized Training
Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
I've completed specialized perinatal mental health and advanced psychotherapy training through Postpartum Support International.
I work with women experiencing anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, emotional changes, and the challenges of adjusting to pregnancy and motherhood. These experiences don't always begin immediately after childbirth, and they don't necessarily disappear when your baby gets older.
SPACE Treatment for Childhood Anxiety
I'm trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based, parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety.
SPACE focuses on helping parents respond differently to anxiety and gradually reduce patterns of family accommodation. It can be particularly relevant for families navigating separation anxiety, school refusal, excessive worry, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Because the treatment works directly with parents, children don't need to attend counselling sessions for their parents to begin the work.
What Therapy With Me Is Like
I don't believe therapy should feel like sitting through a lecture or being handed a list of strategies that don't fit your life.
I want to understand what you're experiencing, what you've already tried, and what you would genuinely like to be different. Some sessions involve making connections between past experiences and current patterns. Others focus on practical ways to respond to anxiety, navigate relationships, or approach situations that have become difficult.
My work draws from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I adapt these approaches to the person in front of me rather than expecting everyone to respond to the same methods.
You can expect thoughtful questions, honest conversations, and a collaborative approach. We'll pay attention to what's helping, what's not, and where we may need to adjust.
Can Faith Be Part of Our Work Together?
My Christian faith is an important part of my own life, and I understand that for some women, their beliefs are deeply connected to how they understand themselves, their relationships, and the challenges they're facing.
If you'd like to incorporate your Christian faith into counselling, we can make space for that while continuing to use evidence-based therapeutic approaches. And if faith isn't something you want to discuss, that's completely fine too. My priority is providing professional counselling that respects your individual values, experiences, and goals.
Rates
Individual Counselling
Online only
60-minute sessions | $180
(Sliding scale available upon request).
As a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), my counselling services may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health benefits. Coverage varies by insurance provider and individual plan, so I recommend confirming your benefits before booking. Direct billing is available for select insurance providers.
I am also an approved counsellor with:
NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) for Indigenous clients
Saskatchewan Victim Services for those receiving funded counselling support
Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly.
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