Profile / United States
Richard Rodgers, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Addiction and trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction support
- Trauma and grief
About Richard
Richard Rodgers is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience based in Indiana. He started in the military and moved into inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction work. He focuses on addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and related challenges that affect daily life.
He trained in social work and holds a Master of Social Work degree. His practice grew from supporting fellow service members to helping people from many backgrounds. He has worked with people facing substance use, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders in varied clinical settings.
In sessions he uses practical, skills-based approaches to notice thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep problems going. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance and interpersonal methods to help people change patterns that cause distress. Sessions emphasize clear goals and step-by-step strategies.
Richard helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, sleep problems, career stress, and complications that come with chronic illness or co-occurring conditions. He also addresses ADHD, grief, anger, and challenges connected to identity and sexual orientation.
His work tends to be direct and action-focused. He helps people identify unhelpful habits, try new responses, and track what works. Getting started involves selecting the online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT focuses on practical exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that fit into day-to-day life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build willingness to act on them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic conditions.He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. That approach helps when communication problems, intimacy concerns, or attachment issues are a central part of what someone wants to work on. The therapist will discuss which approaches make most sense and tailor the mix based on the client's goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus is on applying CBT and related skills between sessions so progress can continue in everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He focuses on addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety plus related issues such as grief, sleep difficulties, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working in military, inpatient, and outpatient mental health and addiction settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Arizona and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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.