I am here for you. My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, Licensed Clinical Marriage (LPC) and Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in Maryland, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Oklahoma and Texas., and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I have a passion for helping individuals find healing, growth, and transformation in their lives. I have extensive education, experience, and expertise in various fields of counseling, ministry, and human relations. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others, I can help you.
The first 1-2 sessions will be a friendly and easy assessment of what is going on. Even though I am highly proficient at a number of counseling therapies, all therapeutic approaches are not right for everyone. The most important element of counseling is you! Even though I have 4 master's degrees and doctorate, please understand that you are the expert of what you are experiences. Counseling needs to be tailored to you and your experiences. You are the expert but you do not have to do this alone. Between the first and second appointment, you will receive a personality assessment for your encouragement and review.
I have a great and robust education. I have worldwide experience. I recognize that the client is the expert. I am board certified.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with past trauma or unhealthy relationships? Do you long for more peace, joy, and fulfillment in your life and relationships? Do you need someone who can listen, understand, and help you through your challenges? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are not alone. Many people struggle with personal, relational, and internal issues that affect their well-being and happiness. But there is hope. You can overcome your difficulties and achieve your goals with the help of a professional counselor who cares about you and your situation.
Other specialties
I identify as
EMDR
I have worked with traumatic-event survivors from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. At Texas A&M University-Central Texas, I taught trauma recovery to graduate students earning masters-degree in counseling.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is a successful form of therapy that can help people improve their relationships by enhancing their emotional awareness, expression, and connection. EFT is supported by strong empirical evidence and professional recognition. EFT can help couples overcome various challenges and create a secure and lasting bond.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals accept their thoughts and feelings, commit to values-based actions, and increase psychological flexibility. I have successfully used ACT to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, eating, and depression.
Faith based therapy
Faith based therapy incorporates an individual's religious or spiritual beliefs and practices into the therapeutic process. Successful use of faith-based therapy can vary widely depending on the client's religious background, beliefs. I completed comprehensive Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy training and have a BA in world religion with an emphasis in Buddhism, spend significant time in the middle east, and completed a masters degree in Bible. It's important to note that faith-based therapy is not be suitable for everyone, and clients will need to choose these therapeutic approach if it aligns with their beliefs and needs.
Couples Counseling
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and possess clinical and systems expertise. Successful couples therapy can result in a variety of positive outcomes that contribute to healthier, more satisfying relationships. The specific goals and outcomes of couples therapy can vary depending on the issues the couple is facing, but some common results include improved communication, enhanced conflict resolution, increased emotional connection, rebuilding trust, better problem-solving: increased intimacy, greater awareness of relationship patterns, strengthened commitment, enhanced coping skills, prevention of future issues. I taught Marriage and Family Therapy at the graduate level at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
19 ratings with written reviews
February 13, 2026
Genuinely great conversation. Gave me insight that I hadn’t considered before and made it very appropriate for my situation, background, and depth of knowledge about the issues at hand. Would recommend to any man looking for marital guidance.
December 28, 2025
Jay Rhodes is a wonderfully insightful therapist who is able to cut to the core of the patterns of an issue that the members of the couple do together. He offers solution focused therapy that focuses on the emotional impact. He is warm, respectful and humorous and quickly shifts focus if someone becomes uncomfortable. He has a rare combination of both an analytical intelligent mind and an empathetic thoughtfulness. He is engaging and asks permission about your comfort level with an approach.
December 27, 2025
Dr. Rhodes was great and listens. He is able to intuitively pick out issues and challenges you on them. Can't recommend him enough!