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Rodney Carson, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rodney

Rodney Carson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience supporting people through concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a variety of life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a recovery background and long-term personal sobriety to inform his empathic, motivating style and to connect with clients who are facing substance use challenges or struggling to reestablish direction and self-worth. His practice blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.

That combination aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and set actionable goals for change. Rodney's career has included outpatient work in mental health and substance use, and he has collaborated on therapeutic program development that has been used in multiple clinical and educational settings.

Based in Pennsylvania, he offers a supportive, strengths-based approach that emphasizes collaboration, personal responsibility, and incremental progress. He encourages people to explore purpose, self-compassion, and recovery-oriented practices while working toward improved daily functioning and greater life satisfaction.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rodney integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a respectful space where clients’ priorities guide the process; it helps people clarify values, build self-understanding, and feel heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete strategies for identifying distorted thoughts and changing behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Rodney will work with each person to assess needs, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to what actually helps the client in daily life.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep consistent appointments, maintain momentum between sessions, and access support from Pennsylvania without needing travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Rodney works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and motivating, combining empathic, client-centered listening with practical tools to help clients set goals and make changes.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including a decade working as an outpatient drug and alcohol and mental health therapist, and personal experience in long-term recovery from substance use.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as LCSW with licence PA LCSW CW019619 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Rodney can help with

Rodney Carson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Rodney works with individuals.

How Rodney approaches therapy

Rodney's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Rodney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 20 years of clinical experience.