Richard Rodgers, LCSW

Richard Rodgers is an Afghanistan veteran whose path into mental health began after returning from service with the Army National Guard. Witnessing friends cope with substance use, depression, and post-traumatic stress motivated him to devote his career to supporting veterans and others facing difficult transitions and emotional challenges.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Master of Social Work (MSW). He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which denotes a social work professional qualified to provide clinical therapy, and he is also a Certified Trauma Therapy Professional. Over roughly 10 years working in mental health and addiction treatment, Richard has practiced across military, inpatient, and outpatient settings. While his primary specialization is addiction, he has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.

Richard’s practice blends a personal, holistic stance with evidence-informed techniques. He integrates talk therapy with approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and iRest Yoga Nidra, and draws from modalities including ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and trauma-focused therapies to tailor care to each person’s needs. He aims to listen closely, understand a client’s perspective, and collaborate on a practical plan that fosters empowerment and resilience while addressing past difficulties.

He works with people seeking a range of supports - from conversational coaching and encouragement to structured clinical interventions - and has experience with issues including relationships, career concerns, and work with individuals who have criminal backgrounds. Outside of practice, Richard values time with family and pets and enjoys attending sporting events and concerts, a balance that informs a compassionate, grounded approach to his work.