Richard Rodgers, LCSW
Compassionate clinician focused on recovery and meaning
Details
| Name | Richard Rodgers |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Indiana |
| Licensed in | Illinois, Indiana, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Richard
Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction work. He draws on his background in the military and civilian care to offer steady, practical support for people facing hard times. He speaks plainly and listens first to learn what each person needs.
He focuses on addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief while also helping with relationship strain, parenting stress, career changes, sleep problems, and anger.
Background and approach
He has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and brings that variety of experience to each session. Richard aims to tailor sessions to the problem at hand rather than using a single fixed method. Richard blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed approaches when they match a person’s goals.
He often uses Client-Centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people rewrite unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions are grounded in clear, practical steps and collaborative planning. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation about current struggles and past events that still cause pain.
He helps people name what matters to them, sort through difficult memories, and take small steps toward daily changes. His military experience informs his understanding of trauma and addiction but he works with anyone who brings these concerns.
Outside work he values time with family and pets and enjoys live events and sports, which he says help him stay balanced and present for the people he sees.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Richard works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Richard among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Richard directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Richard directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT tools translate to online care
Richard often weaves Narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online sessions. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate a person from a problem so they can consider new possibilities. ACT centers on values and small actions that move a person toward a life they care about while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings.He also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps when someone wants to improve closeness, set boundaries, or understand why certain interactions feel triggering. Together these methods aim to clarify goals and shape practical steps that fit daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust as needed based on what works. This shared testing helps people see which tools help them make steady progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper processing. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging work for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style support, and continuing work between sessions. These options aim to make therapy fit busy schedules and different communication needs.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and plainspoken. He uses Narrative ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed thinking, client-centered conversations, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes.
What is his professional background?
He has about 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction work, including roles in both inpatient and outpatient care and time working with veterans after military service.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and is listed with IL LCSW and AZ LCSW; his practice profile lists Indiana as the location for services.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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