Rhonda became a licensed clinical social worker in 1992 and in opening her private practice focused on problems faced by women. However, she initially entered the work force as an assistant director of public relations for a hospital. In that capacity, she coordinated galas, working with famous personalities including Bill Cosby and Henry Mancini. Rhonda became interested in mental health when she served on the hospital's social service committee, and as a result, she pursued two advanced degrees, a MA in behavioral science and a MSSW in social work. She was licensed in 1991.

While working on her masters in social work degree, Rhonda served as manager of the health education department for Miller Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical practice. Knowing that women are the health care planners for the family, Rhonda suggested the medical group hold an annual women's conference, WOMAN TO WOMAN. The event offered 27 practical or self-development workshops, 60 exhibits, a luncheon and a fashion show. Women from Tennessee and the surrounding states flocked to participate and hear keynote speakers such as Oprah Winfrey, Marlo Thomas, Ann Jillian, and Mary Hart.

Because Rhonda always enjoyed counseling, she scheduled clinical hours along with her managerial duties.

Rhonda became an integral force in Tennessee health care and mental health education and became a recipient of the coveted EdLine award, given by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Health Care Educators and Trainers (TCASHET).

Rhonda's reputation is solid, and in 2002, Rhonda was nominated for "Business Woman of the Year" by the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is a past board member of the Nashville Psychotherapy Institute, the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and is a member of the Tennessee Chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Rhonda appreciates the ways that humor heals and transforms our lives. When given the assignment to compose a travel article for a writing course, she turned the tragedy of her mother's death into the hilarious audio book Taking Mama Home and Other Unexpected Adventures. She has recently updated Mama to include her notable story, "Last Trip to New Orleans." As a presenter, Rhonda has developed the skill of integrating facts, ideas and suggestions in such an entertaining way, that her audiences rarely realize that they are learning!

As a writer, Rhonda creates the behavioral health column for the trade journal, "Today's Playground." She has been quoted or published in various magazines including "Girls' Life" and "Contrails," the e-zine from "Aviation Week and Space Technology," and "Paradigm." With the help of her granddaughter, Rhonda has published Dusty Sees the World, a book which helps children talk with their parents and other trusted adults about their fears. A strong supporter of literacy, Rhonda is a volunteer with the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program, and she reads and tells stories each month to school age children living in the inner city.