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Rodney Thomas, LISW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Rodney

Rodney Thomas is a licensed independent social worker with 25 years of clinical experience who centers his work on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

He approaches each person as the expert on their own life, building on existing strengths to address challenges such as trauma, grief, addiction, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. His background also includes work with mood disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a wide range of life transitions and caregiving stresses.

Using a collaborative stance, Rodney blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a respectful, client-centered attitude. He draws on approaches like Internal Family Systems to explore internal parts, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift thoughts and behaviors, and emotionally-focused strategies to strengthen connection and emotion regulation.

Across these methods he aims to tailor care to the individual’s goals while offering tools for coping, communication, and relapse prevention. Practicing in Ohio, Rodney holds the LISW credential and frames beginning therapy as a courageous first step.

Prospective clients who are ready to explore practical solutions and deeper emotional work will find an experienced clinician who emphasizes partnership, skill-building, and steady support through life’s changes.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Rodney uses Internal Family Systems to help clients understand and dialogue with different internal parts, exploring how those parts protect or burden daily life and emotions. This approach can be useful for trauma-related patterns, internal conflict, and self-compassion work. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to choose or combine methods based on presenting concerns, personal preferences, and measurable goals. That shared decision-making helps adapt sessions over time so treatment stays aligned with what the client needs most.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow for regular skill practice, timely support between meetings, and easier integration of therapy into everyday life, making it simpler to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rodney commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges as well as depression, trauma and addiction-related issues. His practice also includes mood disorders, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and career or financial concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing clients' strengths and goals while integrating structured techniques when useful. Techniques may include trauma-focused work, cognitive tools, and emotion-focused strategies depending on the need.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Rodney brings 25 years of professional experience to his practice. That background includes helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns across different life stages.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
He holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio under OH LISW I.1200485-SUPV. His practice is based in Ohio.
Are services available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients. Prospective clients should plan for English-language care within his stated region.
Which session formats are offered for remote work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs. These options provide flexibility for ongoing care.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s circumstances and scheduling choices.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. This process helps match goals and preferences before beginning work together.

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