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Douglas DeRhodes

LCSW

Douglas DeRhodes , LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Douglas

Douglas DeRhodes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers individualized therapy grounded in a collaborative and warm approach. He draws on each person's existing strengths, resources, and goals to shape treatment in a way that feels practical and empowering. His style is interactive and supportive, and he works with a wide range of clients from children to adults.

He specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, major life transitions, grief and loss, identity development, self-esteem concerns, medical and health-related coping, and dual diagnosis involving substance use and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. He also supports mindful living and the cultivation of greater self-compassion as part of the healing process.

Using a strength-based orientation, he helps clients identify and build on inner resources to make meaningful changes. He values establishing a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, acceptance, and empathy, and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and steps toward them. In keeping with the belief that mental and emotional health matter alongside physical health, he has made services available with flexible appointment times, including early morning and late evening hours, and has offered scheduling seven days a week.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps address how early bonds influence current intimacy, trust, and relational challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. He collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors techniques from these models so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access therapy from home or other locations. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats to support progress while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Douglas DeRhodes have?

Douglas DeRhodes has 14 years of experience.

Is Douglas DeRhodes a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: IL LCSW 149.013400.

In which languages does Douglas DeRhodes provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Douglas DeRhodes located?

He is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Douglas DeRhodes as my therapist?

You can work with Douglas DeRhodes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Douglas DeRhodes work with international clients?

Douglas DeRhodes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Douglas DeRhodes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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