Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction care. He began his path after service in the Army National Guard and now focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. He aims to listen first and build a plan that fits each person’s needs.

Rick's training includes a Bachelor’s in Community Health and a Master of Social Work (MSW), followed by licensure as an LCSW in multiple states. His background spans inpatient and outpatient settings, and he has worked extensively in addiction services and trauma-informed care. He draws on several therapeutic styles to match the person in front of him.

In sessions he blends talk therapy with mindfulness-based practices and other approaches to help people handle painful memories, addictive patterns, and overwhelming emotions. He emphasizes practical tools that can be used between meetings to manage mood, sleep, and stress. The work is collaborative - goals and steps are set together.

Rick also helps people address relationship strain, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, career stress, and the emotional effects of medical conditions. He brings particular focus to issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and coping with major life changes.

Outside of clinical work he values time with family and pets and enjoys sports and concerts. That balance informs a grounded, straightforward style in the therapy room.

How mindfulness and ACT fit into online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing cravings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action toward them while learning new ways to relate to difficult thoughts and emotions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating to others and themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports consistent attendance during life changes and helps people practice skills in their own routines.