- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Roger
Roger Kolker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Massachusetts with four years of clinical experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, and changes that make everyday life feel uncertain. Roger also focuses on self esteem, life purpose, and the practical skills people need when plans change.
He uses clear, action-oriented methods to address communication problems, attachment issues, and impulsivity. Sessions include talking through what matters most now and identifying small steps that fit into daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are tools he draws on to reduce unhelpful thinking and to encourage values-based choices.
Roger follows a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and reflecting back what people say. That means time in sessions is spent exploring what feels stuck, what brings relief, and what feels worth trying next. He supports people working through control issues and challenges around sexuality without assuming one path fits everyone.
He also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling and post-traumatic stress, and he helps people build self-love and practical coping strategies. Language of sessions is English and international clients are not accepted. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first session. Roger aims for direct, manageable steps so people can test changes between appointments.
How Roger applies therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when people feel stuck by encouraging committed steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behavior and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says so goals emerge from their own priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Roger will discuss these methods with each person and help decide which fits a client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If being on camera is difficult, some therapists offer alternatives that require less bandwidth or a briefer session structure. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, control issues, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and life purpose.
How does he approach people who feel stuck?
He uses client-centered listening alongside ACT and CBT techniques. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and trying small, practical steps between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and has four years of experience in his current clinical role. Earlier professional work is noted in his original biography but the current profile lists four years of practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Massachusetts and holds the MA LMHC and LA LPC credentials as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.