Therapist profile
Richard Rodgers, LCSW
LCSW focusing on addiction and family concerns
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- Addiction support
- Parenting stress
- Trauma and grief
About Richard
Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction work. He practices in Indiana and works with adults on concerns such as addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
He began his clinical path after service in the Army National Guard and early work supporting veterans. That background led him into inpatient and outpatient roles treating substance misuse, mood disorders, and trauma. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and has spent a decade in settings that include military, hospital, and community care.
In sessions he uses several evidence-based models. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help people notice patterns and try small behavioral changes. Attachment-based ideas inform work around trust, closeness, and difficult family dynamics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.
He is direct and practical in session. Clients can expect conversations about what matters to them, concrete skill-building, and planning for real-life situations at home or work. He also draws on trauma-focused tools when past abuse or deployment-related experiences are part of the picture.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies by location, and Richard uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current bonds and can guide work on family and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions to problems at home or work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he and the client decide collaboratively which techniques to try and adjust the plan as they go.
The source profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional from different locations within the therapist's practice area. Ask about session length and whether video or phone options are offered when you schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends practical talk therapy with skill-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to address everyday problems and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience in mental health and addiction fields, including work in military, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Arizona and practices from Indiana.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.