- Values-based work
- Skills for emotion
- Focus on relationships
About George
George "Rico" Bodin is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. He uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors. Rico creates a calm space where people can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.
With ten years of experience, Rico combines practical skills from cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based ideas. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build more flexible coping. He also draws on attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships affect current choices and emotions.
Rico supports people facing relationship strain, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of separation. He also works with concerns like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, body image, and life-purpose questions. Money and financial issues are among the focus areas he addresses when they are part of a person's stress or decision-making.
Sessions center on listening first, then setting clear, manageable goals together. He uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. The approach is practical, step-by-step, and grounded in everyday life.
If someone is new to therapy, Rico guides them through the first steps and helps set goals that match their pace. He aims to support people as they move toward choices that feel more aligned with their values and priorities.
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions that fit those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current responses and helps people shift these patterns over time.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will listen to each person's goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist adjust the plan as they learn what works best.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus more on the work. Licensed professionals adapt the same ACT, CBT, and attachment-based tools to online conversations, teaching skills, practicing them together, and reviewing progress over time.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship struggles. Additional topics include attachment issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and money and financial issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Rico uses a direct and person-centered approach that blends practical skills with reflective work. Sessions typically involve listening, setting small goals, and practicing tools between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings ten years of professional experience working with people on stress, addiction concerns, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are in use.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.