Richard Rodgers, LCSW

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience working in mental health and addiction services. He began his path after serving in the Army National Guard and now focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and other life challenges. He draws on lived experience from military service to inform his work with service members and civilians alike.

He uses straightforward talk therapy and blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize practical skills for coping, managing emotions, and rebuilding routines after loss or upheaval. He helps people who struggle with sleep, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and work-related burnout.

Richard trained through a Master of Social Work program and holds an LCSW. Over a decade he has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has focused much of his practice on addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues. That background shapes a pragmatic style that prioritizes real-world change.

In the room he listens first, then builds collaborative plans that include behavioral strategies and evidence-informed techniques. He uses tools from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior techniques to teach skills like emotion regulation and problem solving. Attachment-based ideas also inform how he helps people improve relationships and connection.

Outside of clinical work he values family time and hobbies that keep him grounded. Those personal priorities influence his steady, down-to-earth approach to therapy and his focus on helping people make manageable, lasting changes.

Approaches that guide online care and collaboration

Richard commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, helping with intimacy, trust, and communication problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding, creating space for people to lead the pace and topics of sessions while the therapist provides support and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to try. This collaborative process can combine approaches and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

If you are considering online options, confirm current session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to attend from a place with quieter surroundings or when being on camera is not desirable. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions match everyday life and goals.