Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
How Rodney works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in
- Nebraska, Iowa, Oregon
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rodney
Rodney Black is a licensed clinical social worker with more than three decades of professional experience. He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from an Iowa base. He brings life experience alongside clinical work to help people navigate hard problems like addiction, anger, and trauma.
He spent much of his career in community settings. That background shaped his practical, down-to-earth approach. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where being heard matters first.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding what’s happening now and trying small changes that add up. Rodney draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas. He pairs these with client-centered work to help people build tools for better mood, clearer boundaries, and healthier relationships.
He also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need emotion regulation skills. His personal history informs his perspective. He has lived with family mental health challenges, worked through addiction and codependency, and served in the U.S. military including a deployment to Afghanistan.
He also speaks from the standpoint of a parent of a gay son and a person who has navigated divorce and recovery. Rodney tries to keep sessions straightforward and humane. He listens, reflects what he hears, and helps people set practical steps toward their goals.
This approach can suit someone facing life changes, career decisions, struggles with self-esteem, or anger and substance concerns.
What Rodney works with
Everything Rodney lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rodney's practice.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Approaches Rodney 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
- Jungian 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.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching them to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change them. It is often useful for anger, mood shifts, and managing urges. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people build more supported ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rodney will explore a person’s goals, needs, and preferences and recommend methods that fit. He treats the choice of approach as collaborative and may combine techniques from different models to match what a person wants to work on.
Online therapy via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when nuanced feedback matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter exchanges, between-session check-ins, or when someone prefers writing to talk. These formats help people access licensed professionals from different locations and fit therapy into their daily routines.
Questions people ask about Rodney
What concerns does Rodney commonly address?
He helps with addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, self-esteem, and career-related stress. His practice also addresses issues like codependency, gender dysphoria, and veteran concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that values being heard. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and learning skills to manage emotions.
What is his background and experience?
Rodney has 31 years of professional experience and has worked largely in community-based settings. He also served in the U.S. military and has personal experience with recovery and family mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Iowa. The profile lists Iowa as his primary location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.