- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions concerns
- Solution-focused work
About Douglas
Dr. Douglas Rodriguez is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, including questions about life purpose.
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He listens for what is most distressing and helps people set small, practical steps. Conversations often look at current patterns, motivations, and what a realistic next step might be.
Dr. Rodriguez uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what clients notice matters most, and he draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. Solution-Focused Therapy appears when brief, goal-oriented work can move a problem forward.
He has worked across settings over 25 years and brings that practical experience to everyday problems like workplace stress, loneliness, and money worries. He also addresses clinical concerns such as mood disorders, panic attacks, OCD symptoms, and seasonal mood changes.
People who connect with him often want clear, manageable plans rather than abstract ideas. He offers straightforward discussions about relationship setbacks, divorce, attachment struggles, and the guilt or shame that can follow big life shifts. For parents or caretakers worried about aging relatives, he can talk through next steps and coping strategies.
Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what the client notices matters most; online, this often means starting sessions by asking what feels most urgent and shaping the conversation from there. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh reasons to change; it works well for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and shifting habits because it uses guided questions rather than directives.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Rodriguez collaborates with clients to test what helps most, adjusting methods and goals based on feedback and progress. The aim is to match practical steps to the individual’s goals and preferences rather than sticking to a single technique.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It can also allow a quieter conversation when someone is juggling caregiving or work demands. Ask about session length and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of life changes does he help with?
He works with people facing work changes, relationship endings, health shifts, and questions about life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to identify small, practical steps toward change.
What experience does he bring to complex problems?
He has 25 years of professional work experience across clinical settings and with a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with him?
Select 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 crisis numbers.