(he/him)
Hi! I'm a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) working in the Raleigh NC area. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 7 years. I love what I do, I left a successful career when I was in my mid 40's to go to college so I could become a social worker. I became a LCSW because I lost a partner when I was in my early 30's and a LCSW helped me navigate a new beginning and changed my life forever.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. We will also cover the way a session will work and your expectations of me and vice versa. With that information I will create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked with a wide variety of people, I have developed a very different approach to therapy. I remember seeing my first therapists and being intimidated by him and swore that I would never be that way if I was ever in his position and I've stuck to that. I prefer to run a session as if we are just old friends having a conversation, while these will feel like conversations with a friend you will notice that sprinkled throughout will be ideas on dealing with your issues and tools to help you navigate the issues. My clients have been very receptive to this way of therapy and many tell me how much more comfortable they feel in a session that with previous therapists.
I enjoy working with many different types of clients and have formed many successful therapeutic relationships with clients ranging for young adults (18 +) up to elders. The one thing all my clients need to have is the ability/want to better themselves and be willing to do the work that change requires.
Other specialties
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
NC State Health Plan
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a variety of modalities during therapy based on what the client needs and what works in the situation we are dealing with.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use a variety of modalities during therapy based on what the client needs and what works in the situation we are dealing with.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use a variety of modalities during therapy based on what the client needs and what works in the situation we are dealing with.
3 ratings with written reviews
December 18, 2025
Tod is great! He makes me feel comfortable and safe, and I enjoy my time talking with him very much! Highly recommend!
November 6, 2025
Tod made me feel very comfortable and at ease with discussing what my struggles have been lately. I am looking forward to future sessions and excited to go down this therapy journey with him.
September 18, 2025
He is very kind and helpful. He opens my eyes up to new ideas. Also, he is very welcoming and supportive. Thanks again!