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- Anxiety treatment
- Grief support
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Raul
LCSW Raul Rodriguez is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on anxiety, grief, depression, and stress, and also helps people facing addictions, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Raul uses psychodynamic therapy as a central approach. He pays attention to patterns in thoughts and relationships that can keep problems repeating. He combines that with client-centered work to prioritize what the person brings to each session. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to support change when needed.
In a typical session Raul listens for current struggles and links them to past experiences. He helps people name emotions, notice recurring reactions, and try small shifts in thinking or behavior. That can be useful for social anxiety, loneliness, and navigating immigration or cancer-related stress.
Raul describes treatment in direct, practical terms. Sessions aim to reduce day-to-day distress and build clearer coping steps. He encourages self-reflection and practical actions, such as small behavior changes or experimenting with new ways of relating to others.
People who contact Raul will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. For current session formats, confirm options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps with emotional clarity and problem selection.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable steps and provides practical exercises for anxiety, depression, and social phobia.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change. It focuses on values and personal reasons to shift behavior, which can aid work on addictions or lifestyle adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then shape sessions collaboratively. This may mean mixing methods across sessions to match a person’s needs.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose not to use video if that helps them participate more comfortably.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on anxiety, grief, depression, and stress. He also helps with addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and social anxiety.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He centers psychodynamic therapy and uses client-centered techniques. He also draws on CBT and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW. His background includes work with anxiety, grief, and depression.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Illinois LCSW. Sessions are provided with that professional credential in mind.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know if video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.