Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction care. He began his path after serving with the Army National Guard and now focuses on supporting people dealing with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and related challenges. Rick aims to listen clearly and build practical plans that fit each person’s life.

He earned a Master of Social Work and worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. Much of his early work was with veterans, and that experience shaped his approach to substance use and trauma. He brings hands-on practice from hospital settings as well as community care.

Sessions center on understanding what matters most to the person seeking help. He blends talk therapy with techniques that help process painful memories and manage overwhelming feelings. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs rather than following a single formula.

Richard uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered work. These tools support coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication about needs and boundaries.

People who come for help often bring issues like addiction, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, chronic pain, or struggles with self-esteem. He focuses on small, achievable changes that add up to more stable daily life and better relationships.

Outside of practice he values time with family and friends, and activities that help him stay grounded. That balance shows up in a practical, steady style in sessions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take action guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going, which helps with mood, sleep, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and helps people change patterns that interfere with intimacy and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that fit. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to immediate needs like coping with grief or longer-term targets like managing addiction triggers.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone depending on their comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals adapt techniques such as ACT and CBT so practical exercises and skill practice can be done during online sessions.