LCSW
Raul Rodriguez, LCSW
Practical, bilingual therapy for anxiety and life change
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About Raul
Raul draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods to create space for people to tell their story in their own words. Motivational interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck or unsure.
With four years of experience as an LCSW, Raul brings a straightforward style to sessions. He works in English and Spanish and pays attention to cultural and immigration-related concerns. He also supports people facing cancer, isolation, social anxiety, and life transitions.
Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. Raul helps clients set small goals, try different coping skills, and notice what works. He blends short-term tools with deeper exploration when it feels useful.
People who choose Raul can expect collaborative planning each week. He talks through options, adjusts strategies based on progress, and centers each person’s goals. His approach aims to reduce symptoms and build skills people can use day to day.
CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Raul uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and action-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and stress. He also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions center on the person’s experience and pace; that approach helps people feel heard and build trust while they work through difficult emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raul will discuss options and tailor methods based on each person’s goals, challenges, and preferences. He collaborates on a plan, checks progress, and adjusts techniques so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video isn’t convenient, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, manage bandwidth limits, or choose a shorter format for quick coaching and follow-ups.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Raul help address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include cancer-related stress, immigration concerns, loneliness, multicultural issues, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is Raul's therapeutic style?
He combines cognitive behavioral work with client-centered conversation and motivational interviewing. He also uses psychodynamic ideas when exploring longer standing patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Raul holds an LCSW and has four years of experience practicing as a licensed clinician in Illinois.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are accepted, and services can be provided across borders in line with licensure and local rules.
What session formats are available?
Raul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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Experience
4+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.017750
- NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- 1881360584
As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
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