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Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers

Indiana

Practical, veteran-informed clinical social worker

  • 10 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois · 149.020534; LCSW, Indiana · 34008256A; LCSW, Arizona · LCSW-21892
NPI
1891279287
Based in
Indiana
  • Focus on addiction
  • Works with trauma
  • Sleep and rest

About Richard

Richard Rodgers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in mental health and addiction care. He began this work after serving in the Army National Guard and seeing friends struggle after deployment. He uses plain language and steady support to help people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems, grief, and trauma.

Richard built his skills across inpatient and outpatient settings and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW). His background includes work with veterans and people navigating substance use, depression, and post-traumatic reactions. He draws on multiple clinical approaches to shape sessions around each person’s needs.

In sessions he listens first and then helps people set small, practical goals. He mixes talk therapy with techniques aimed at emotion regulation and coping. He pays attention to how relationships, work, sleep, and daily routines affect mood and functioning.

Richard aims to make therapy feel collaborative and straightforward. He helps people find ways to manage anger, rebuild self-esteem, handle parenting stresses, and address issues like ADHD or chronic pain that complicate daily life. He also supports those working through intimacy, relationship, and career concerns.

Outside of work he values time with family and hobbies that keep him grounded. He brings that same steady, down-to-earth presence to sessions while helping people move toward clearer sleep patterns and better daytime functioning.

Approach-driven online care for sleep and daily life

Richard blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small steps that fit those values, which helps when worry or avoidance get in the way of sleep and routine. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers concrete strategies for changing sleep habits, reducing anxiety, and managing mood.

Choosing the right approach is a conversation. The therapist will ask about your goals, symptoms, and daily routine, then suggest one or more approaches to try. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or regular weekly meetings. They can also let clients practice new skills in everyday settings and bring in real-life examples to work on sleep, stress, and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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 concerns does Richard help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed in his specialty profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that starts with listening and moves to practical goals and coping skills. He combines talk therapy with approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and values.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has about 10 years of experience working in military, inpatient, and outpatient settings, with extensive work in addiction care and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are on file?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Indiana with licenses noted for Illinois and Arizona as IL LCSW and AZ LCSW.

Which languages are supported in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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