Work with Douglas DeRhodes (MSW, LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

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I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients from children to adults.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development, self-esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.

Using a strength-based approach, I help clients realize their inner strength to make desired life changes. I believe strongly that people can make those changes and create the life they want. I believe it's important in the therapeutic process to establish a relationship of trust, acceptance and empathy.

In keeping with the belief that mental and emotional health is as vital as physical health to overall well being, I am committed to making services available in a convenient and comfortable manner. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week with early morning and late evening availability.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes

Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Antisocial Personality , Attachment Issues , Avoidant Personality , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Cancer , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Dissociation , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Fatherhood Issues , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , HIV / AIDS , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Life Purpose , Men's Issues , Midlife Crisis , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Paranoia , Personality Disorders , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Sex Addiction , Sexual Dysfunction , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Somatization , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 14

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149.013400

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Douglas DeRhodes. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

I feel very comfortable talking with my counselor. I also feel respected and validated as a person.

Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Douglas for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties

Doug is an amazing listener and demonstrates great empathy. He makes it easy - as much as that’s possible - to open up and express any necessary feeling. Definitely recommended.

Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Douglas for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Awesome person

Written on Oct 21, 2020 after therapy with Douglas for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Douglas has been great. He listens actively and always provides thoughtful responses. You can tell he really works hard to try and understand me and I feel heard and validated. I look forward to the progress we can make.

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