Rochelle Lachance , MD, LCSW-C

Rochelle Lachance has practiced as a social worker since 1975 and brings 41 years of clinical experience to her work. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1983 and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicating a medical degree and LCSW-C denoting a licensed clinical social worker with clinical designation. Over the decades she has worked across many care environments, including hospitals, outpatient treatment facilities, psychiatric units, substance abuse treatment settings, special education schools, and through in-home visits for geriatric patients.

She has specialized training in marriage and family therapy and a strong grounding in child and family dynamics. Her practice emphasizes careful listening, empathy, and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship, all directed toward collaboratively defined treatment goals. Rochelle draws on a problem-solving approach and a deep familiarity with community resources to support clients as they work toward practical, achievable outcomes. Her long tenure in varied clinical settings has shaped a versatile skill set that supports individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Rochelle Lachance integrates client-centered therapy into her practice, focusing on creating an accepting space where the client's experiences and goals guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and supported as they explore personal and relational concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes.

In addition, she draws on emotionally-focused therapy - EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns within relationships, helping couples and family members strengthen connection and resolve conflicts.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Rochelle works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these approaches to fit each person or couple. That collaborative planning helps ensure therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility in scheduling and formats, making it easier to maintain continuity of care. These modalities allow licensed professionals to deliver many of the same therapeutic strategies used in person while adapting to each client’s lifestyle and access needs.