Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction work. He began this path after service in the Army National Guard and now focuses on helping people navigate tough life moments, including stress, addiction, trauma, grief, and anger. He brings a straightforward, practical style to sessions and listens first to understand each person's needs.

Before becoming an LCSW, he earned a Bachelor's in Community Health and a Master of Social Work (MSW). His work spans inpatient and outpatient settings and includes substantial experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use concerns. That background shaped his interest in supporting veterans and others facing complex challenges.

Richard uses a mix of therapies to match each person's situation. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice he focuses on clear goals, skills people can use between sessions, and ways to reduce intense reactions like anger or anxiety.

Sessions aim to be collaborative. He helps people identify what matters most, set achievable steps, and try new ways of coping. He can support work on relationships, parenting stress, career strain, self-esteem, and adjusting after loss or trauma.

Outside work he spends time with family, pets, and enjoys sports and concerts. That balance shapes a grounded, practical outlook he brings into sessions.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small, values-based steps even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger when people want practical ways to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It often includes homework and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address problematic habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication, which can be helpful for intense anger and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He can try different strategies and adjust the plan as progress is made or goals change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. Some formats also allow brief check-ins when life gets hectic, or sessions without video when bandwidth or attention needs to be narrower. Ask about the available session options and scheduling when you match with the therapist so you can pick what fits your routine.