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Rodney Thomas, LISW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rodney

Rodney Thomas is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience working in Ohio.

Background and approach

He practices from a client-centered stance that emphasizes the person's own strengths and perspective while integrating evidence-based tools to address common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Rodney frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client’s goals guide the work, and he draws from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to tailor interventions. His background includes helping people navigate grief, trauma, mood concerns, addiction-related issues, intimacy and anger challenges, and life transitions.

The presentation and pace of care are shaped by each person's priorities and readiness for change. Clients can expect a compassionate, strengths-oriented clinician who encourages practical steps toward improved coping and clearer communication.

Rodney highlights the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create space where clients can explore purpose, address patterns, and build skills for more satisfying day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Rodney commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients use their own strengths to navigate problems, which supports emotional processing and building self-trust. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, ADHD-related challenges, and daily stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rodney emphasizes collaboration when choosing methods. He will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and needs and then combine approaches that fit - adjusting strategies as progress and priorities evolve to ensure the work remains relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats allow people to access care from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue consistent work during life transitions. The variety of options supports different communication styles and makes it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rodney address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders, and related challenges.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
Therapy is client-centered and collaborative, using practical methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match goals and needs.
How much experience does this clinician have?
Rodney brings 25 years of professional experience to his practice, applying that background to a variety of presenting concerns and life transitions.
Where is Rodney licensed and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Ohio as an LISW with license number OH LISW I.1200485-SUPV, and he practices from that jurisdiction.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication needs and scheduling preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English