Richard Rodgers, LCSW

Richard Rodgers, LCSW, brings a practical, person-focused style to therapy. He draws on a decade of work in mental health and addiction settings and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and other life challenges. He writes simply and listens closely to understand what each person needs.

Richard began his career after service in the Army National Guard and moved into community health and social work. He holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IL LCSW and AZ LCSW. His background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings and a long focus on addiction alongside mood and trauma-related concerns.

In sessions he adapts methods to fit the person in front of him. He uses cognitive and behavioral techniques, acceptance-based practices, attachment-focused work, and skills from dialectical approaches to help people notice patterns and try new responses. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s goals.

People who come to him often want help with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship stress, parenting strain, or managing a chronic health issue. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and recovery from abuse or traumatic events.

Richard aims to build straightforward, usable plans in collaboration with each person. He focuses on small, practical steps for daily life rather than jargon-filled explanations. The goal is clearer coping strategies, steadier mood, and better routines to handle work, family, and health challenges.

How his approaches translate to online work

Richard commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small, value-driven actions; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health conditions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. Sessions are a space to test skills and build routines that fit daily life rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time when juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also let people use skills learned in sessions in real time, such as practicing sleep routines or stress-management exercises between meetings.