- Veteran-informed care
- Addiction focus
- Values-based work
About Richard
Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a ten-year background in mental health and addiction care. He began this path after serving with the Army National Guard and seeing how substance use, trauma, and depression affected friends and fellow service members. He draws on that experience to help people navigate difficult life moments, including money and financial stress when it intersects with mental health.
He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor’s in Community Health. His work spans inpatient and outpatient settings and includes time supporting veterans and people with addiction concerns. That range shaped a practical style that blends talk therapy with targeted techniques chosen for each person.
In sessions he listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy depending on what fits. Therapy can include skills practice, values-based planning, and learning new ways to handle triggers.
Richard is experienced addressing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and substance use issues. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and self-esteem struggles. He pays attention to how money and financial worry affect mood and decision making.
Outside of work he values time with family and pets and stays engaged with community life. He aims to build a collaborative relationship where small steps lead to steady progress and clearer choices.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions consistent with those values; it is useful when anxiety, depression, or life changes cause avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with mood, sleep, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can be helpful for intimacy, communication, and relationship worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions often begin with a short plan and adjust as progress or priorities change so therapy stays relevant to day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to know what will be available. Online work can still include skills practice, values-based plans, and talking through financial stress when it impacts well-being.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment issues and codependency.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, combining talk therapy with goal-setting and skill practice. He tailors methods to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed approach.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction work, including roles in both inpatient and outpatient settings and work with veterans.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Indiana. His listed licenses include IL LCSW and AZ LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.