Today we’d like to introduce you to Ginette Rhodes.
Hi Ginette, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey into therapy was rooted in my growing up as the daughter of a NYC social worker and my experience as a mother to a premature child. My path into this work wasn’t just academic: I personally navigated fertility treatments, a high‐risk pregnancy, bedrest, and the birth of my child who came early. That experience—of waiting, of fear, of advocating in the NICU, of working through early interventions and developmental delays—gave me firsthand insight into what many parents live through but rarely feel understood for. I also lost my mother in my 30s, after a childhood marked by the challenges of having a father with mental illness.
Before becoming a fully licensed therapist and clinical counselor, I was a working actress in New York, Los Angeles and around the world. That career had its own highs and lows — instability, creativity, ego bruises, human connection and lots of diving into feelings —which gave me perspective on identity, boundaries, and the courage it takes to show up. The move into the world of therapy was a smooth one for me. My love of feelings, my comfort with people and my fire for authenticity all lined up.
Since founding my practice I’ve specialized in Maternal Mental Health / Perinatal Therapy, including fertility, NICU support and perinatal mood disorders. I discovered a love for working with couples and families, which is a bit of a lost art. I have created support groups for Motherless Mothers and Parents of Nuerodivergent Kiddos.
I find with my age and life experience I work well with clients in their 20s and 30s who are navigating the big transitions of adulthood — relationships, career, family, identity, and self-worth. I also have clients in their 60s who have never found the type of therapy I provide. I prioritize being direct but kind, grounded and real. I don’t sit back and just listen passively — I stay engaged, curious, with compassion (and yes, sometimes humor) because I believe that our healing involves connection, safety, and being challenged when needed. I believe therapy should be collaborative. Pure talk therapy can only go so far. I incorporate trauma and somatic work with EMDR and mindfulness ,
I had no idea my life would look as it does today. I had no idea the world would look as it does today! But, finding this second career has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. It allows me to bring together my personal journey, natural strengths, and clinical training in service of others. I feel privileged to witness my clients’ courage and to use my gifts to support them in creating the changes they long for. I believe finding a great therapist is not easy, and I strive to be one of the good ones.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Going back to and being able to complete two graduate degrees at age 48, in the middle of COVid while parenting was nothing short of a miracle. If I didn’t already think I was a bad ass…..
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I care deeply about my clients, and I invest myself in their goals. I always say the right therapist for you is someone “You feel comfortable being uncomfortable with”. What we are all living though right now is uncharted territory for many of us. It is vital you have the support, coping skills, self awareness, self love, safety and consistency needed to make it through.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
The person I model my practice after the most would be my mother. She was a Bronx born social worker, who worked both in the public school system and in private practice. My mother was not a hands off type of clinician. I would hear her talking to clients at 10 pm at night, and would hear stories about fighting bureaucracies to get her school kids the help they needed. She was bossy and opinionated and cared more deeply than any other person I knew. She even became fully bilingual in her 60’s so she could communicate with the Spanish speaking parents at her school district.
I practice in a way where I know she would be proud. That I am carrying her torch. I say I am not your typical therapist. And I am proud of that.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ginetterhodestherapy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginetterhodestherapy
