Rodney "Rod" Mayes, LMFT

Rodney "Rod" Mayes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Utah with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He earned a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University in 1993 and has spent his career supporting people facing a wide array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, and ADHD. He has substantial experience working with individuals who have endured trauma and emotional abuse, and his recent clinical focus has included adolescents coping with pre-adoption trauma.

Mayes' approach to therapy is warm, interactive, and respectful. He emphasizes sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels, drawing on strategic methods that help people move toward their future selves rather than remain trapped by the past. Treatment is tailored through collaborative dialogue so that assessment and the plan reflect each person's specific needs and goals.

Rodney encourages those who are ready to pursue greater fulfillment and well-being, offering support and practical guidance through change. He is also the author of the book "From Someday to Success," which outlines his views on a person's capacity to change and grow. He looks forward to working with individuals and families seeking meaningful improvement.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Rodney "Rod" Mayes

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the process by focusing on empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship. It helps individuals explore feelings and values while building self-awareness and resilience, often benefiting those facing anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transition challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by developing strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives and then creating alternative narratives that support change. This approach can be especially useful for relationship concerns, identity issues, and processing past difficulties.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rodney "Rod" Mayes collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Rodney is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across distances, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.