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Aaliyah Rodgers, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Aaliyah

Aaliyah Rodgers is a Kentucky-licensed LCSW who focuses on supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, grief, and ADHD. She emphasizes an approach that centers the person's goals and pace, helping clients move toward meaningful change without imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

Aaliyah draws on evidence-informed methods such as EMDR and cognitive-behavioral strategies while tailoring interventions to each individual's needs and preferences. Her work is informed by a commitment to respect and affirmation, particularly for LGBT clients and neurodivergent people, and she aims to create a space where clients feel understood and accepted.

Aaliyah balances clinical skill with warmth and authenticity, and she often blends solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to support practical problem solving, coping during life changes, and rebuilding self-esteem. Individuals seeking focused support for symptoms of trauma, mood difficulties, impulsivity, or relational challenges may find her collaborative style helpful as they explore steps toward healing and growth.

Clinical approaches and flexible online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's experience and emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and adapting the pace and goals to what feels meaningful to the person. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore identity, values, or uncertain next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, mood concerns, panic symptoms, and practical coping skills. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that uses bilateral stimulation alongside trauma processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated symptoms, and it can be integrated when trauma or abuse history is a central concern.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist will work collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and pace. Clients are invited to give feedback as treatment is adjusted so the plan remains responsive.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, continue work through life transitions, and choose the interaction style that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does the therapist commonly address?
Aaliyah works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, family and grief, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What therapeutic styles guide sessions?
Her sessions draw on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to adapt methods to client goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and integrates evidence-informed practices into her work.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential KY LCSW 260484 practicing in Kentucky.
In what languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English