Works with
How Douglas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Douglas
Douglas DeRhodes is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people cope with anger, stress, and life changes. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is worrying someone right now. His goal is to help people find practical ways to feel steadier and more in control of daily life.
He uses a collaborative, strength-based approach that builds on each person’s existing resources. Sessions are warm and interactive, with an emphasis on trust and empathy.
Background and approach
Douglas encourages small, doable steps so change feels possible rather than overwhelming. Douglas blends several well-known therapies to match the person in front of him. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and goals.
Attachment-focused work and client-centered conversation help repair relational patterns and boost self-understanding. Over 14 years he has supported people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, identity questions, and challenges tied to chronic illness. He also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, communication problems, and co-occurring conditions when they come up in sessions.
He practices in Illinois as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and offers flexible scheduling to fit busy lives. Appointments can be arranged at times that work for each person. He provides therapy in English and does not take international clients.
What Douglas works with
Everything Douglas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Douglas's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Douglas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to take actions that align with their values. It is useful for managing anger, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, helping people spot patterns that feed anger or depression and try different responses to change outcomes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of relating and regulating emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Douglas will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques during sessions so people can test what helps and adjust the plan as they learn what works for them.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are handy when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, coping tools between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about Douglas
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and parenting strain.
What is his general approach in sessions?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on strengths and practical steps. He blends therapy methods to match what the person needs in the moment.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience providing clinical social work services and supporting people through a variety of life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he conducts sessions with people located within the stated region.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow different ways of connecting.
How is cost handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.