I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in in Utah with over 30 years of experience working in clinical practice. I received my masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Colorado State University in 1993. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I have also worked with many people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My most recent work has been with adolescent who have struggle with pre-adoption trauma.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach focuses on strategic therapies to become our future selves and not be trapped in the past. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
If you would like to know more about my philosophy you can check out my book, “From Someday to Success”, which illustrates what I believe about a person’s ability to change, overcome and become their better selves.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
UT LMFT 9722153-3902
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rodney "Rod" Mayes. 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.
Rodney has been instrumental in helping use tools and resources to overcome procrastination paralysis from past trauma. Dealing with chronic triggers can be debilitating and dysfunctional. Rodney empathically listens and supports your beliefs from I can't do this to I can.
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd
I was very skeptical about therapy due to not very good experiences as a child. But now that I am older it has been great! Rodney is a great therapist and this whole experience has been a huge eye opener. If you think you may need help definitely download the app, one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far I have found Rodney perspective and advice very helpful.
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, coaching, and adhd