Richard Rodgers is an LCSW who draws on a decade of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and self-esteem concerns. He combines straightforward conversation with practical tools to help people regain steady footing. He often references his background in community health and military service when supporting those adjusting after difficult life events.
Richard’s path into mental health began after serving with the Army National Guard. That experience shaped his interest in addiction and trauma care and led him to complete a Master of Social Work. He has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings over the past 10 years.
In sessions he focuses on listening first and then tailoring a plan that fits each person. He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches to address mood, relationship, and coping concerns. The emphasis is on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Richard also supports work around grief, sleeping problems, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He helps clients untangle patterns like codependency, attachment issues, and body image concerns while aiming for clearer communication and better daily functioning.
Outside of practice he values family time and community activities. That balance influences his style: calm, direct, and focused on realistic change. If you want help sorting difficult feelings or building self-esteem, he aims to offer steady guidance and concrete strategies.
How Richard’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem by focusing on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate tough emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to change mood and functioning; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleeping problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people build clearer communication and safer emotional boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using one approach more strongly at first and adjusting over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options with the practice before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Many people find it simpler to keep a consistent schedule this way, and therapists can adapt tools and exercises for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings.
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Indiana, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self-esteem concerns, among other issues listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a conversational, practical approach that balances listening with skill-building. Sessions often focus on actionable steps people can use between visits.
What experience does he have in mental health?
He has about 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction work across inpatient and outpatient settings and began his career after serving in the Army National Guard.
What credentials and location are on file for this therapist?
He holds the LCSW credential and is listed with IL LCSW and AZ LCSW. His practice is located in Indiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
