I understand that right now you are reaching out for help and you want to connect with the right therapist so that your counseling is meaningful and you don’t waste time. Counseling shouldn’t be drawn out and you should know within the first session or two if it’s right for you at the right time, and you are confident your therapist will partner with you to find solutions.
My approach to counseling is both encouraging as well as solution-focused. I will help you discover possible solutions so that you can make the best choices. I will not solve the problem but together we can evaluate benefits and consequences to your choices, your decisions.
My experience of working with adults from age 18 to 80 has taught me that in every stage of life we are trying to find our places, what we want, our identity, and how to get to where we believe we need to be in order to be mostly content. I will act as your guide to get there but the choices are yours. There are advantages to having a professional step beside you to point out new paths or pitfalls.
I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to explore how thoughts empower our actions. “Think it is; think it isn’t; either way you’re right” determines outcomes, good or bad. I rely on Solution – based therapy to identify goals and if realistic, how to get there. I use other therapy models, but you will determine my approach is personal, encouraging, and I’m easy to talk to, like an old friend.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NM LPCC CCMH0131251
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This man has helped me through the darkest of times, I appreciate him so much!, mentor/friend/therapist/father figure
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Rod was extremely helpful in guiding me through anxiety and intimacy issues. I've made huge amounts of progress in a few months using tactics he provided that have helped me replace negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Rod will listen very carefully and provide excellent perspective and feedback on whatever you're facing. He is very practical and is here to guide you through a challenging time using techniques and tools but he is not just after your money. As soon as you feel able he will gently guide you to be independent again.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Always insightful.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Roderick Cass was my assigned therapist and was very helpful with my grieving process. I found him intuitive and easy to talk to. Very compassionate and knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He does really well listening and giving me steps on what to do to make better steps to getting better in my mental health
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Rodrick for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd