Work with Rodney "Rod" Smith - BetterHelp Online Therapist

Rod has been an invaluable mentor and counselor, grounding our therapy sessions in our shared Christian faith. He challenges my world views and questions my self image in order to help me align them both more closely with Christ’s. I would highly recommend Rod as a therapist to anyone who wants to pursue healing through and deeper faith in Jesus Christ.

Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

I started seeing this therapist during a very hard and difficult time in my life, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance he’s given me. He has helped me work through relationship challenges, understand recurring patterns, and—most importantly—learn how to set and build healthy boundaries. Through our work together, I’ve started changing the way I think and respond to situations, which has made a real difference in my life. He is thoughtful, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients grow. I highly recommend him to anyone navigating relationship issues or personal growth.

Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

He is very attentive

Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching

Very positive experience. I'm seeing improvements in my life and mental well being from my sessions with Rod.

Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Great therapy sessions

Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I have been treating with Mr. Smith for months now and it has helped me immensely. His vast experience as a therapist makes him well equipped to help through even the most difficult situations. He cares deeply about his clients and is fully committed to helping them, keeping them accountable, and focused on treatment goals. Over the years I have treated with multiple different therapists, but Mr. Smith has always been amongst the best and most effective for me. I still have a ways to go to see myself through some of the situations in life I am dealing with, but the progress I have made thus far I attribute to Mr. Smith’s dedication to never giving up on me and telling me not what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. I am eternally grateful for his continued professional help.

Written on Nov 23, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Engaging, helpful, respectful. Uses visual aids to help get the point across and is clear and direct.

Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

For someone that has never reached out for therapy or counseling. Rod has been very professional and patient with me as I learn my way through this process!

Thank you!

Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties

Rodney has been nothing but knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to put to light the concepts and thoughts that I had in me that were problematic or needed improvement. This is like shining a lamp into the dark places of my heart. The visualization of the ideas deeply resonate with me. More importantly, i feel very empowered and hopeful with life!

Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Rod brings a lot of life experience and personal considerations to his clients. I appreciate his ability to listen and share practical ways to help navigate difficult emotions and disruptive behaviors. He’s been a lot of help for me in the short time we’ve worked together.

Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

Rod is the best at least for me. He is relatable so it's very easy to get into a good conversation. He's explained things I've heard a million times in a way that I seem to get more than before when it felt more like just words. As in he puts it into a more applicable manner.

Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I really enjoy therapy with Rodney, he’s very intelligent and keen. He is also very nice and has an understanding perspective.

Written on Apr 05, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Rod quickly determined some of my issues and uses solid examples on how to address them in a better way. He empowers me to accept responsibility for my bad behaviors and shows me a better path for me to improve my personal relationships

Written on Apr 04, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue

He is prompt

Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Rod is great! He has been very helpful!

Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd

Great guy and very down to earth. He will shoot you straight in a respectful way and will hold you accountable for your actions.

Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching

As an ex-convict with a lot of past traumas to struggle through. His experience and approach are right on point!

Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

I’ve done therapy in the past, Rod has been the first one to settle me(nerves) within the first session. Even though I wasn’t confident in what it was I am needing out of therapy he showed me support. He also was supportive in me identifying that I needed “homework” and started with great support in that manner. He shows empathy, compassion and validation in my experience & feelings. I am looking forward to continuing my sessions with him.

Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I would strongly recommend Rod. He's thoughtful, kind, and has strong expertise. His counseling has been a tremendous help to me during a challenging phase of my life and I am grateful for his help. Five stars.

Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Good stuff

Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Genuinely a great guy that knows what he’s talking about. 10/10 would recommend Rod!

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Rodney Smith is an awesome and very helpful therapist. Very glad to connect with this gentleman and thankful for his help everytime

Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,

I have been very grateful for Rod in helping me through a really low point in my life. It has been really helpful to have someone with a background in music and having a Christian understanding. Would recommend!

Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 4 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Rod is good at listening and recommending tools to help me manage my issues.

Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Rodney is a very understanding , Knowledgeable therapist. Highly recommend

Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Rod is very easy to talk to

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

I've had a good experience with Rod, I appreciate that he listens and helps me learn so much about myself.

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Rod really looks for ways to connect on a personal level and to finds ways to build a level playing field where I can know that I am being listened to and that my concerns are being understood and addressed. Most times I leave our sessions feeling better than when we started. I enjoy talking with Rod, he feels like a friend and trusted confidant.

Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

I really like him

Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Rod has been a great therapist for me, I’m normally not one for therapy but I’ve found that with Rod I’ve been able to make more meaningful work on my personal growth

Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd

Got to the point and offered insight to my situation.

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief

So far, I feel that Rod has been helpful in my current need. He listens attentively and uses relatable stories to the topics we are discussing and has included my faith very nicely. I feel better after talking through things with him.

Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

Willing to get down to business, and with compassion

Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Rod is the absolute dawg and has helped me greatly

Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Sessions with Rod have been great so far

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have just started with Rod. I feel like he is methodically helping me; trying to get to root causes and helping change mindsets for the better.

Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem

Rodney is a very understanding therapist and he really pays attention to every minute detail of our conversation and tries his best to help where ever he can for me to function in a better way mentally I'm very grateful that he is my therapist

Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Rod is excellent and caring. He was open and accommodating. Positive experience.

Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coaching

I’ve only met with Rod twice so far but can already tell a difference in my decision making ability. I have an eating addiction and he understands completely and has given me some useful tools to consider.

Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and eating disorders

He is an excellent therapist and always shows genuine interest and compassion!!

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders

Just started with Rod, but so far so good!

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Rod was very good and listened to all my concerns!

Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

Rod has been very easy to talk to and I feel he really understands each issue I’ve brought up. I can see myself using his ideas for years to come.

Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Rodney is a great therapist, he listens and responds with insight that I have never been offered before. He never makes me feel like my sessions are rushed and checks in to make sure everything has been going well. Rodney has helped me view life in a different way and is helping me become a better version of myself.

Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Rod has been very instrumental in my therapy journey - albeit new. He's been insightful and showed me new perspectives and ways of seeing my experiences. I would recommend Rod to anyone. Thanks Rod!

Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Was very personable and I enjoyed just talking about things we’d both been up to that week and just reviewing the week and then focusing our discussion on issues that arose that week or topics we had previously decided on. Lots of insight with including spirituality which I was much appreciative of. I am so grateful I had Rod as my therapist.

Written on Dec 25, 2023 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Rod is THE MAN. Solid, dependable, and great to talk to.

Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

He was brilliant
Calm and patient
Always guiding my thoughts to think more positively and effectively

Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Rodney "Rod" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

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