- Anger and stress
- Addiction recovery
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rodney
Rodney Carson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related life challenges. Rodney also supports issues such as chronic pain and illness, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Rodney draws on his personal recovery from drug addiction and long-term work in outpatient mental health and substance use settings. He spent the last decade as a drug and alcohol and mental health outpatient therapist at a community counseling agency. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling and coaching.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He focuses on helping people recognize patterns, practice new skills, and set realistic goals. Conversations tend to be direct and actionable rather than abstract.
Rodney has also contributed to a therapeutic medication game and program used in outpatient facilities, hospitals, nursing schools, and prisons across the United States and Canada. He brings specific experience working with addiction and recovery alongside broader mental health concerns.
Outside clinical work he teaches adult Sunday School and is pursuing ordination as a deacon. Those activities inform his interest in supporting people through moral, spiritual, and practical questions as they rebuild routines and relationships.
How his approaches translate to online work
Rodney often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce reactive anger and improve coping at work or home. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so someone can name what matters and set practical goals.He also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice bodily signs of rising anger and learn brief calming techniques. Motivational interviewing can be part of conversations about change for addictions and repeated patterns where someone is unsure about next steps. These methods are used to build small, manageable skills rather than to promise quick fixes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That conversation guides how sessions proceed and which exercises to try between meetings.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Rodney uses his clinical approaches to make remote sessions practical and skill-focused for handling anger and related concerns.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else's anger.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses direct, practical conversation that focuses on skills and goals. He combines client-centered listening with concrete tools from CBT and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in counseling and social work, including a decade in outpatient drug and alcohol and mental health treatment.
Is he credentialed and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.