Rick Rodgers

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Virtual
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About me

(If interested in joining a neurodivergent meditation group, please contact me.) Imagine waking up calm, focused, truly at ease—no racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or brain on fire.I’m Rick Rodgers, LCSW, certified iRest teacher (E-RYT 500), combat veteran, and AUDHD (Autism + ADHD) human. I live the chaos—and I’ve guided hundreds like you to lasting calm.This is neurodivergent-affirming therapy where your intensity and quirks are celebrated, never fixed.With 14 years in the military (including Afghanistan) and a decade mastering somatic healing, I offer battle-tested, gentle tools that work: Somatic practices – melt tension, soothe your nervous system Trauma-informed breathwork – instant calm you can use anywhere Meditative inquiry – reveal the wholeness already here Secure online sessions in Indiana, Arizona, Texas, New Hampshire.From session one, you’ll gain a simple breath to anchor you through any storm.No forcing. No shame. Just you, seen, supported, finally at home in your body and mind.If your brain won’t shut off… If you’re neurodivergent… If stress, trauma, or patterns keep pulling you under…I’m your guide.Pause the noise. Rest in your wholeness. Book your session now. Schedule with Rick You don’t have to do this alone. I’ve got you—breath by breath.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, you’ll step into a warm, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed space—zero judgment, total compassion. We’ll honor your unique challenges—anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, sleepless nights, or addictive patterns—and your vision for ease.No traditional talk therapy. Instead, I’ll guide you into gentle, personalized somatic practices: breathwork, meditative inquiry, or restorative movement, all tuned to your comfort.You’ll leave with simple, powerful tools to calm your nervous system instantly—and a clear path forward. My veteran-led, holistic approach weaves EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-focused yoga to empower your body and mind for lasting resilience.You’re already whole. Let’s rest there—together.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach skips endless story-recounting. We gently press reset on your nervous system—inviting the ease and clarity already inside you.I’m Rick Rodgers, LCSW, certified iRest teacher (E-RYT 500), combat veteran, AUDHD (Autism + ADHD). 14 years in uniform (Afghanistan included) + a decade guiding trauma-informed somatic healing.I blend meditative inquiry, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems to release chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, or addictive patterns.What sets this apart:Body first, mind follows – breath, sensation, gentle movement soften your system in moments. Rest as your true self – each session reveals the unshakable calm beneath thoughts, pain, or urges. Neurodivergent-affirming – sensory needs, nonlinear thinking, stimming honored. No masking. Veteran-led, combat-tested – swift micro-practices dissolve fight/flight/freeze. Results you feel: Session 1: Walk away with a grounding breath for any storm. Sessions 3–6: Most report 2–4 points less pain, deeper sleep, fewer cravings. Long-term: “The anxiety/pain/urges are still there—but they no longer drive.” This isn’t understanding patterns. It’s outgrowing them—resting in the wholeness you already are.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

If your mind races endlessly—trapped by anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, sleepless nights, or addictive patterns—I’m here for you.I’m Rick Rodgers, LCSW, certified iRest teacher (E-RYT 500), combat veteran, and proud AUDHD navigator (Autism + ADHD). 14 years in the military (Afghanistan included) + a decade mastering somatic healing.I offer a gentle, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming space where:Neurodivergent souls thrive—no masking, just celebration of stimming, nonlinear thinking, your true wiring. Stress, anxiety, trauma soften as your body resets from fight-or-flight. Chronic pain & insomnia melt with restorative practices that invite deep rest. Addictive patterns loosen their grip through body-based freedom tools. Talk therapy feels incomplete? We heal from the body up—breathwork, somatic inquiry, restorative movement. You’re not here to just understand your struggles. You’re ready to outgrow them. To rest in the wholeness already within.Secure online sessions in Indiana, Arizona, Texas, New Hampshire.From day one: Feel your nervous system calm. From breath one: Anchor in unshakable peace.This is your reset.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction
Autism
Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

ADHD
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Gambling Addiction
Military/Veterans
Sex Addiction
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse

I identify as

Man
White

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

My treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

A gentle, body-up mindfulness therapy that guides you to rest as pure awareness — the silent knowing behind every thought, feeling, and sensation. No fixing. No fighting. Just recognizing what you already are.

Jungian

A seamless blend of Jungian depth psychology and iRest-based mindfulness that guides you to rest as the Self — the silent, unchanging center behind your persona, shadow, and story. We don’t just explore the psyche. We rest beyond it.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

A warm, client-led fusion of Rogers’ Person-Centered Therapy and iRest mindfulness that invites you to rest as pure being — the silent, accepting knowing behind every feeling, thought, and story. No agenda. No fixing. Just being seen, being held, being.

Mind-body approach

A body-first, awareness-second therapy blending mind-body medicine (somatic tracking, polyvagal, trauma release) with iRest mindfulness to guide you to rest as pure being — the silent knowing behind every tension, breath, and sensation. We don’t treat the body. We listen through it.

Somatic

A body-led, awareness-revealed therapy fusing somatic experiencing (Peter Levine, trauma release) with iRest mindfulness to guide you to rest as pure being — the silent knowing that holds every tremor, pulse, and breath. We don’t manage the body. We listen until it dissolves into you.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Arizona
Illinois
Indiana
New Hampshire
Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medicaid - Managed Health Services
Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare
, 119 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

June 19, 2025

Rick is great. He helps me become aware of things I'm doing that I could do differently, and I appreciate that.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 4 with Rick

May 29, 2025

Rick provides a holistic approach to therapy that I really resonate with. He integrates psychology and spirituality seamlessly, combing meditation, yoga, and therapeutic modalities to great effect. More than anything, he's a genuine, kind, caring and authentic person that builds a strong relationship with you.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 11 with Rick

May 12, 2025

Rick is an amazing person, full of compassion, insights and tools. I love how he listens and picks out key ideas from my rambling and has the ability to shine a light on both my strengths and opportunities to try new approaches for healing. The trauma I experienced was significant enough to admit that I needed help. Rick is an amazing guide helping me recover and see a future that is mine to create.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 10 with Rick