George "Rico" Bodin, LMHC

George "Rico" Bodin is a Florida-licensed LMHC with 10 years of professional experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and mood-related challenges. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, he combines practical strategies and empathic listening to help clients make meaningful changes in their lives.

He has experience supporting LGBTQ clients and people navigating issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life-purpose questions, financial stress, and post-traumatic stress. His approach is informed by a range of therapeutic methods including acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused perspectives, client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

George creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify goals and practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Seeking change requires courage, and he aims to support and empower clients through that process with respect, clarity, and a focus on real-world progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with George "Rico" Bodin

George integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committed actions - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people from living the life they want. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal connections, which can assist with abandonment, trust, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. George works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with George is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional committed to practical, outcome-focused work.