Richard Rodgers , LCSW

Richard Rodgers is an LCSW and a veteran who brings a decade of experience in mental health and addiction care to his practice. After serving in Afghanistan with the Army National Guard, he shifted his focus to helping others, inspired by seeing fellow service members struggle with substance use, depression, and post-traumatic stress. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, completed a Master of Social Work (MSW), and achieved his Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW, which is the clinical license that authorizes him to provide psychotherapy. He is also a Certified Trauma Therapy Professional.

Over roughly 10 years, Richard has worked across military, inpatient, and outpatient settings, developing deep expertise in addiction treatment while gaining extensive experience with depression, anxiety, and trauma. His work also addresses a broad range of concerns including grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, sleep problems, stress, and co-occurring conditions. He has experience supporting people facing criminal justice involvement and other complex life circumstances.

His clinical style blends talk therapy with targeted modalities such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and iRest Yoga Nidra, and he tailors interventions to each person’s needs. He emphasizes listening, collaborative planning, and empowerment, helping clients process difficult events and build practical skills for resilience and recovery. Outside of work he values time with family and pets, and he enjoys attending sporting events and concerts, which help him maintain perspective and bring empathy to his practice.