Licensed clinical social worker recordIowa
Rodney Black, LCSW, LISW
Iowa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Nebraska
- LIMHP, licence 3120
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 01073
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L14200
- NPI
- 1295981645
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
These details come from information Rodney 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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and life changes
About Rodney
Rodney Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa, with 31 years of professional experience. He draws on long experience in community-based settings and on his own life history when working with people facing addiction, trauma, anger, and relationship and career stresses.
He has personal experience with family mental illness and recovery. That background informs his work with people who want to address codependency, substance use, gender and identity concerns, and the lasting impact of family of origin issues. He names LGBT concerns and trauma and abuse among the primary areas he focuses on.
Rodney uses a mix of practical therapies in sessions. He works with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take steps toward them.
He emphasizes straightforward conversation and mutual engagement. Sessions tend to involve talking through current challenges, practicing manageable skills, and deciding on small steps people can try between meetings. He brings decades of community practice and personal recovery experience to that work.
Rodney also draws on attachment-informed thinking and elements of dialectical behavior approaches when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central concerns. He aims to help people sort through guilt, shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose with direct, practical support.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It often helps people stuck in avoidance around addiction, low mood, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete techniques to shift them, which can be useful for anger, self-esteem, and career-related stress. Attachment-Based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and how early ties shape current reactions, which can be relevant for family of origin issues and loneliness.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Rodney approaches this collaboratively, listening to what matters most and then suggesting strategies from these approaches. Together they decide what to try and review what helps or needs adjusting over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. In conversation he will help shape session length and pacing so therapy fits daily life and goals rather than requiring large schedule changes.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa, Oregon
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Rodney works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, self-esteem and career concerns. He also addresses related areas such as codependency, family of origin issues, and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical talk, skill practice, and collaborative decision-making. Techniques include cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based exercises matched to the person’s needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 31 years of professional experience, much of it in community-based settings.
What are his listed credentials and where is he licensed?
He lists LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Iowa.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payment handled?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers