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Roosevelt Jordan

Roosevelt Jordan

LCSW

Experienced LCSW focused on mindfulness and practical change

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

HIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-based care
  • Client-centered focus
  • CBT for thinking patterns

About Roosevelt

Roosevelt Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. He addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other complex issues. Roosevelt works with individuals facing obsessions, process addictions, sexual assault recovery, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and end-of-life or hospice issues. He emphasizes building trust through empathetic, active listening.

Roosevelt uses practical, grounded approaches in sessions. He draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily signals. He also uses client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when exploring thought patterns and shifting unhelpful behaviors.

His style is straightforward and relational. Sessions focus on real problems and on small steps that can fit into daily life. He pays attention to spiritual or existential questions when they matter to a person’s healing.

Roosevelt brings two decades of practice as an LCSW in California. He combines life experience, intuition, and professional skills to form a practical plan with each person. Work typically moves at a pace set by the client’s needs and comfort.

People who choose him can expect calm conversations, regular check-ins on progress, and tools to handle both immediate crises and longer term change. To begin, readers should follow the site’s intake flow to match and schedule sessions.

How Roosevelt’s Approaches Work Online

Roosevelt commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotion regulation. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on listening, respect, and collaborating around each person’s values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought patterns and try practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Roosevelt will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they shape a plan that can include mindfulness practices, skill exercises, or talking through deeper life questions depending on needs.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice mindfulness and CBT exercises in the settings where problems occur, helping translate therapy into everyday routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Roosevelt address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-related concerns, bipolar disorder, eating issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are calm and relational, with emphasis on empathetic listening. He works in a practical way, helping people take small steps that fit into everyday life.

What is his professional background?

He has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He combines life experience and clinical approaches to shape treatment plans.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds the credential CA LCSW and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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