Richard Rodgers , LCSW

Richard Rodgers is an Afghanistan veteran who turned his experience in the Army National Guard into a career supporting others through difficult transitions. After returning from service and witnessing friends struggle with substance use, depression, and post-traumatic stress, he committed himself to working with veterans and people facing similar challenges.

He holds a Bachelor in Community Health, earned a Master of Social Work (MSW), and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a professional license for providing clinical social work. Becoming an LCSW involved five years of focused training and supervised practice. Over the past 10 years he has worked across military, inpatient, and outpatient settings, developing deep experience in addiction treatment alongside extensive work with depression, anxiety, and trauma. He is also a Certified Trauma Therapy Professional.

Richard’s practice blends a personal, holistic stance with evidence-informed techniques. He pairs traditional talk therapy with methods such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and iRest Yoga Nidra, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. He emphasizes listening, understanding a client’s perspective, and collaborating on realistic, strength-based plans for change. His work often centers on empowerment - helping individuals process the past and build resilience for life ahead - and includes support for people with criminal backgrounds.

Outside of practice he values time with family and pets and enjoys attending sporting events and concerts. That balance informs a compassionate, grounded approach to therapy focused on practical growth and sustained recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support

Richard Rodgers incorporates several therapeutic approaches suited to remote work, beginning with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps clients understand connection and trust issues, improve relationship dynamics, and address challenges such as abandonment or attachment-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy fits the individual's situation rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match scheduling and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into a busy life while still working with therapists who use evidence-informed methods.