Rodney "Rod" Mayes, LMFT

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Experienced LMFT focused on practical change

Details

Name	Rodney "Rod" Mayes
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Utah
Licensed in	Utah
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	30

About Rodney

Rodney "Rod" Mayes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Utah with 30 years of clinical experience. He brings steady, straightforward guidance to people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Rod writes plainly and listens closely to learn what matters most to each person.

He trained at Colorado State University and has worked across many settings since finishing his master’s degree in 1993. Much of his recent work has involved adolescents who have faced pre-adoption trauma and the related emotional challenges.

Background and approach

He also has experience assisting people with career strain, self-esteem concerns, isolation, and the practical fallout of divorce or separation. Rod’s style is warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels.

Sessions are collaborative conversations where he tailors questions and tasks to fit each person’s goals and life circumstances. He draws from Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy to shape the work.

That means he helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves, test unhelpful thinking, and sort out relational patterns that get in the way. Rod aims to help people move toward the future they want rather than stay stuck in old problems. He also wrote a book, From Someday to Success, about personal change and growth.

He invites people who are ready to take a first step to begin a conversation.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Rodney works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rodney 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 Rodney directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Rod uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and test whether those stories still serve them. This approach can help with identity issues, guilt, shame, and problems that come from old family patterns.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, respect, and working at the client’s pace. That approach helps when someone needs empathy and a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change mood and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjust as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone calls can work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can be useful for short check-ins, quick coping strategies, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to arrange consistent sessions and maintain momentum between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does Rod help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, self-esteem and career concerns, plus related issues like isolation, money stress, and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are warm and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respectful, practical conversation and tailored steps forward.

What is his clinical background?

He holds a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University and has practiced for 30 years in clinical settings.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices in Utah.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How do I begin working with him?

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