Profile / United States
George "Rico" Bodin, LMHC
Florida
FL LMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Relationship communication
- LGBT issues support
About George
George "Rico" Bodin is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, relationships, and depression. He uses practical strategies to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices.
Rico draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when they fit a person's goals. Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented, with concrete steps to practice between meetings.
He often works with people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, or relationship communication problems. He also addresses body image, caregiver stress, control issues, and problems tied to money or life purpose. He will talk through impulses, shame, and isolation and build skills for mood and stress management.
Rico describes his role as collaborative: he listens to what matters to the client, then suggests focused tools to try. Many clients use brief behavioral experiments and thought records to test new ways of responding to stressors. He emphasizes steady skill-building over long explanations.
Sessions are offered in English and based in Florida. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to set clear goals. This makes the initial steps concrete and easier to follow.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they work
George "Rico" Bodin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety and then try different responses. CBT sessions typically include short, focused exercises and homework that aim to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with values. ACT can help when avoidance or worry gets in the way of living the way someone wants. Attachment-Based approaches are used to look at how early relationship patterns affect current communication and trust, which can be useful for relationship or abandonment concerns.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before recommending specific techniques. Clients and the therapist try approaches and adjust plans based on which tools feel most useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions often include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Many people find it easier to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples to sessions.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, relationship problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, body image, and mood-related problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and records to practice between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has ten years of professional experience and holds the LMHC credential. His work has included helping people with addictions and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices from that state. Sessions and services are provided under that licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The subscription model determines session billing.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.