Sheet 1
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Rodney
LCSW in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. Rodney Carson helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related concerns such as sleep and eating problems. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and challenges tied to chronic pain or illness.
Rodney uses straightforward talk therapy rooted in client-centered work. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. In sessions he listens for what matters to the person and then works on practical steps they can try between meetings.
His professional path includes long-term recovery from substance use, and two decades working in counseling and social work. Much of that time was spent as a drug and alcohol and mental health outpatient therapist at a community counseling agency. That background shapes how he approaches addiction, relapse prevention, and motivation for change.
Rodney has also developed a therapeutic medication game and program used in outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing schools, and correctional settings. He brings experience designing tools that translate into everyday coping skills and clearer routines.
Outside clinical work he teaches adult Sunday School and is on the path to becoming an ordained deacon. Those activities inform his mentoring style and his focus on resilience, forgiveness, and life purpose.
Sheet 2
How his approaches translate to online work
Rodney often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s priorities, helping them name what matters and set the agenda. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or panic attacks.He also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with stress, impulse control, and sleep problems. Mindfulness exercises are short attention practices that people can use between sessions to manage strong emotions or cravings. The clinician will combine these approaches and adjust them based on what the person needs and prefers, discussing options and setting goals together.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel for someone managing chronic pain or illness. The therapist will help decide which approach and session rhythm fit into daily life and goals.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and intimacy problems.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to work on practical change.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of experience in counseling and social work, including long-term work in outpatient drug and alcohol and mental health services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a PA LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.