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Rodney "Rod" Mayes, LMFT

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Rodney

Rodney "Rod" Mayes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Utah with three decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He completed graduate training in marriage and family therapy and has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns, from stress, anxiety, and depression to relationship challenges and career transitions. His caseload has included individuals coping with trauma, emotional abuse, and clients involved in adoption and foster care contexts.

Rod's approach blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods, adapting treatment to each person’s needs. He emphasizes a warm, interactive manner that treats clients with sensitivity and respect while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Therapy with him focuses on purposeful strategies to help clients move toward desired futures rather than remaining stuck in past patterns. Sessions are tailored through collaborative dialogue to address issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, midlife transitions, and financial or life-purpose concerns.

He encourages courageous steps toward change and offers support designed to empower clients as they work to become the people they want to be.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Rod uses Internal Family Systems to help clients explore internal parts or voices that influence feelings and behavior, which can be useful for addressing trauma, self-criticism, and relational patterns. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's experience and supports self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another element he employs to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape treatment plans that are practical and aligned with what each person hopes to achieve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rod address in therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, career questions, and depression, plus additional focus areas like adoption and foster care and family of origin matters.
How does he approach therapy with clients?
His style is warm and interactive, drawing on client-centered practices and strategic therapies to tailor treatment to each person's needs and goals.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 30 years of clinical practice as a marriage and family therapist and has worked extensively with trauma, emotional abuse, and pre-adoption issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT licensed in Utah with licence number UT LMFT 9722153-3902 and practices in the state of Utah.
In which languages can clients work with him?
Therapy is offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English