Rodney Carson, LCSW

Rodney Carson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience in counseling and social work. He draws on his own long-term recovery from substance use to connect with people who are facing addiction, mental health challenges, and life transitions. His personal experience in recovery informs a compassionate, strengths-based approach that encourages clients to build sustainable coping skills and renewed purpose.

For the past decade he has worked as a drug and alcohol and mental health outpatient therapist at a local community counseling agency, providing support to individuals and families in their recovery journeys. He is also a co-inventor of a therapeutic medication program that has been used in outpatient facilities, hospitals, nursing schools, and correctional settings across the United States and Canada. Rodney finds it rewarding to motivate people when they are at their lowest and to witness improvements in daily functioning and relationships as a result of therapy.

Outside of clinical work he is active in his faith community, has taught adult Sunday School for nine years, and is on the path to becoming an ordained deacon. A guiding scripture for him is Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me" - and he brings that sense of hope and perseverance into his work with clients. Rodney offers an encouraging, practical, and collaborative therapeutic style to support lasting change.

Approaches That Guide Online Support

Rodney integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel understood and empowered to set their own goals. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to substance use. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress regulation techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional tolerance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rodney, as a licensed professional, collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and combine real-time conversation with brief check-ins when needed.