Hi, I’m Rhonda Shields, LPCC, DCBT, a psychotherapist. For over a decade and a half, I have helped hundreds of people overcome emotional problems, resolve past traumas, and live a more joyful life.I attended college at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales (1997) and New Mexico Highlands University (2006) in Las Vegas for undergraduate and master’s degree respectfully. Since 2010 I have used a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy called Rational Living Therapy (RLT) and now hold diplomat status with National Association of Cognitive Therapy. As part of my training for RLT, I also learned hypnotherapy which I have since expanded to use a variety of mindfulness and Neurolinguistics Programming to bring about lasting change much faster than talk therapy alone. My experience has primarily been in community mental health agencies in addictions, emotional issues and trauma work in both group and individual formats. Last few years I have worked in my private practice Rational Lifestyle Consulting as well as creating course content of therapy without a therapist to help people live more joyful lives.