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Richard Rodgers

Practical, skills-based therapy with compassionate care

LCSW Indiana

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Richard

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with complementary approaches to help people move past persistent problems.

Background and approach

He draws on a decade of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, working alongside clients to address addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and related challenges such as anxiety, grief, and sleep difficulties. His training includes a Master of Social Work and a background in community health, and he frames interventions around practical skills, thoughtful exploration, and achievable goals.

Richard adapts treatment to each person’s needs, incorporating methods that build coping skills and emotional insight. Beyond addiction and PTSD-related concerns, he addresses a wide range of issues including relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, neurodiversity-related challenges such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, and chronic pain or illness.

He emphasizes collaborative planning so clients can develop resilience and manage life transitions with clearer strategies and support. Clients will find an approach that balances structure and empathy, offering both talk-based work and targeted therapeutic techniques.

Richard lives and practices in Indiana and brings a practical, client-centered orientation to therapy that aims to help people regain a sense of control and forward momentum.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Richard often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in remote work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and addiction-related patterns. ACT emphasizes values and mindful acceptance, helping people tolerate difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect what matters most, a fit for grief, chronic illness, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This joint planning helps tailor sessions so interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with him uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and greater access to care. These formats can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills between appointments. Licensed professionals can use a mix of live conversation and written exchanges to reinforce learning and support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address most often?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and sleep problems. Additional focus areas include ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, and chronic pain or illness.
What is his therapeutic style and orientation?
His work is practical and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with approaches like ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and emotion-focused interventions. He aims to teach skills while also exploring patterns that maintain distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been practicing in mental health and addiction settings for 10 years, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient care and a history of working with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure details IL LCSW 149.020534 and AZ LCSW LCSW-21892, and he practices out of Indiana.
Does he offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He conducts sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Indiana, Arizona

Languages

English