Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW

Douglas DeRhodes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers individualized, strength-based therapy that builds on each person's existing resources, wisdom, and goals. He adopts a collaborative, warm, and interactive style and works with clients ranging from children to adults, tailoring treatment to meet developmental needs and life circumstances. Douglas specializes in supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief and loss, identity development, self-esteem concerns, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis involving substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders, mindful living, and fostering self-compassion.

Using a strengths-focused approach, he helps clients recognize inner capacities and practical steps for the changes they want to make. He emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, acceptance, and empathy as the foundation for meaningful progress. In line with his view that mental and emotional health matter alongside physical health, Douglas is committed to making services accessible and convenient. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week with early morning and late evening availability to accommodate busy schedules.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful choices. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life transitions.) Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in close relationships; it can help with intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, and healing from disrupted attachment experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills.)

Douglas DeRhodes approaches treatment as a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which strategies and approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility while preserving therapeutic continuity. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit around work, family, and daily life and accommodate different communication styles. These options make it easier to access care from home or while traveling and support consistent engagement with licensed professionals and therapists over time.