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Roger Kolker

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life change

LMHC, LPC Massachusetts

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Roger

Roger Kolker is a licensed mental health counselor who uses evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and issues related to sexuality and LGBTQ identities.

Background and approach

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Massachusetts, drawing on four years of formal clinical experience to support clients facing life transitions, low self-esteem, and difficulties with motivation. Kolker emphasizes practical strategies alongside compassionate listening to help clients move toward clearer values and more effective coping.

He often addresses attachment and communication problems, control and impulsivity challenges, grief and end-of-life concerns, post-traumatic stress, and questions of life purpose and self-love. His style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles so that skills training, values clarification, and empathic understanding work together.

Clients can expect an approachable professional who prioritizes collaborative goal-setting and helps them explore choices that align with their goals and identity.

Integrating CBT and ACT in Online Therapy

Roger Kolker draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and behavioral habits, and he uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based action and acceptance of difficult emotions. Client-centered principles guide sessions by foregrounding empathic listening and collaboration so that each person’s pace and priorities shape the work.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. He helps clients explore which methods feel most useful for their needs and goals, and adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with changing circumstances and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to fit therapy into a busy routine while still focusing on skill-building, values clarification, and practical emotion regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related topics as well as self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, control issues, impulsivity, grief and end-of-life counseling, post-traumatic stress, life purpose, and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques to combine skills work with values exploration and empathic listening. Sessions balance practical strategies and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of documented clinical experience practicing as a licensed clinician in the United States.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed with the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Massachusetts; credential details include MA LMHC LMHC12857 and LA LPC 10620.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Louisiana

Languages

English