Richard Rodgers, LCSW

Richard Rodgers is an Afghanistan veteran who began a career in mental health after returning from service with the Army National Guard. Observing friends cope with substance use, depression, and post-traumatic stress shifted his focus toward supporting veterans and others facing difficult life challenges. He brings a lived understanding of military experience to his clinical work while serving a broad range of clients.

Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and went on to complete a Master of Social Work (MSW) before becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a credential that signifies advanced clinical training and licensure to provide psychotherapy. He is also a Certified Trauma Therapy Professional. Over roughly 10 years in the field, he has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, beginning in military care and expanding into civilian mental health and addiction services.

His clinical emphasis includes addiction treatment as well as work with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of other issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Richard uses a holistic, individualized approach that blends talk therapy with techniques like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and iRest Yoga Nidra. He listens attentively, seeks to understand each person’s perspective, and collaborates to create practical plans for growth and greater resilience. Outside of practice, he values time with family and pets and enjoys attending sporting events and concerts, which helps sustain a grounded, empathetic presence in his work.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and challenges that interfere with living a values-driven life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in early relationships and how those patterns show up in current connections - it can be helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and healing from attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration, providing a supportive space to explore feelings and goals and often complements other evidence-based techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to ensure a good fit and practical progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make consistent care more accessible for those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints while preserving the therapeutic focus needed for meaningful work.