Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Raul Rodriguez, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.017750
- NPI
- 1881360584
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Raul supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety support
- Grief and loss
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Raul
Raul Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with four years of clinical experience. He speaks English and Spanish and focuses on anxiety, grief, and depression among other common concerns.
Raul uses psychodynamic therapy as a central approach. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. Sessions involve talking through patterns that keep problems going and noticing how early life affects present reactions.
He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing shows up when someone is ambivalent about change, helping them find reasons to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and tone of sessions so the person’s concerns lead the work.
Raul helps with stress, addictions, coping with life changes, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, and cancer-related emotional needs. He also supports people facing immigration issues, isolation, multicultural concerns, and building self-love.
He describes himself as someone who has personal experience of needing mental health support and who wants to help others feel better. Practical conversations and clear steps are common in his sessions. People can expect straightforward language and a focus on making changes that fit daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Raul Uses Talk Therapies Online
Raul commonly works from psychodynamic therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns from earlier life and how they affect current feelings and relationships. It helps when recurring emotions or repeated relationship problems are causing distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Raul discusses goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjusts methods over time. Together the client and therapist try approaches and notice what helps most in day-to-day life.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into busy schedules. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how he conducts meetings. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, health care, or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Raul will help adapt tools and exercises so they work in the context of your routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Raul focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses cancer-related issues, immigration concerns, isolation, multicultural matters, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He centers work in psychodynamic psychotherapy while also using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches as needed. Sessions combine exploring past patterns with practical steps for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Raul has four years of experience as a clinician in direct practice. He also notes a longer personal history with mental health needs that informs his work.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients. Please confirm any licensing or regional restrictions that may apply before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your region and chosen plan.
How do I begin with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers