Richard Rodgers, LCSW

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction care. He began this work after serving in the Army National Guard and seeing peers struggle with substance use and trauma. He uses plain language and practical steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood struggles.

Richard earned a Master of Social Work and spent years working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes work with veterans and people facing depression, PTSD, and substance-related concerns. He combines what he learned in clinical settings with experience from the military to shape his approach.

In sessions he listens first and then builds a plan together. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment approaches to help people notice values and take small, manageable steps toward them.

He brings attachment-focused perspectives into conversations about relationships and intimacy-related issues. Dialectical skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming, and client-centered methods guide the pace and focus of work.

Richard works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He emphasizes practical tools that fit into everyday life and supports people in building resilience after loss, trauma, or major life changes.

Outside of work he spends time with family and pets and enjoys live events, which he says helps him stay grounded and present in therapy.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Richard often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck and to take small actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for changing everyday habits that get in the way of living.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful strategies. CBT tends to be direct and skills-focused, which helps with stress, sleeping problems, and mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. If a particular strategy isn’t working, he adjusts the plan together with the client.

If you’re considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make exercises and homework more practical by using real-life examples from the places people spend their days. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work well over distance, and Richard tailors the pace and tools so they fit each person’s routine.