At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH9594
- NPI
- 1417063546
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Goal oriented
- Compassionate care
About Douglas
Dr. Douglas Rodriguez is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more able to cope. He treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations to each person's situation.
He uses a conversational, person-focused style in sessions. He listens first to understand what matters most, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach, encouraging people to find their own reasons and strengths for changing behavior.
Dr. Rodriguez also draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's perspective central. That means the work follows the client’s pace and priorities, not a rigid script. He uses solution-focused ideas to identify small, concrete steps that can lead to measurable improvement.
Across 25 years, he has helped people with relationship strain, grief and separation, attachment concerns, and workplace stress. He also supports clients dealing with mood disorders, panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, process addictions, and issues tied to aging and loneliness.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Dr. Rodriguez helps people break problems into manageable parts, develop coping strategies, and track progress over time. Those wanting to start provide a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session through the site.
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How this approach translates to online therapy
Dr. Rodriguez uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own motivation for change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters to them. This style can be helpful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and building commitment to new habits.
He also employs client-centered therapy, which focuses on the person’s perspective and moves at their pace. That approach supports people working through anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns by keeping conversations grounded in the client’s priorities.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful, adjust goals, and try different techniques as needed. Clients take part in shaping the plan and choosing what to try next.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use adapted tools from these approaches to help people set goals, practice new skills between meetings, and track progress over time. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like panic, OCD symptoms, and workplace stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style that starts with listening and then sets clear, achievable goals together.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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