- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Rodrecus
Rodrecus Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. He has helped people facing a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to career stress and addictions. Rodrecus keeps language direct and approachable so parents and individuals can understand what to expect from sessions.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation and blends other approaches when helpful. Sessions are conversational and interactive, with an emphasis on practical strategies that can be tried between meetings.
Background and approach
He values honesty, humor, and humility in the room while treating people with respect and sensitivity. Rodrecus is comfortable talking about parenting concerns and how those challenges affect daily life. He also works with issues like grief, intimacy struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with major life changes.
His background includes work with people experiencing ADHD, trauma, and relationship stress among other areas. In practice he aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and to meet each person where they are in their journey. That means tailoring tools and pace to individual needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.
He encourages small, achievable steps and regular check-ins on progress. People who prefer straightforward guidance and clear techniques may find his style a good fit. Rodrecus is based in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
What Rodrecus works with
Everything Rodrecus lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rodrecus helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rodrecus lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where motivation and direction are a concern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing new ways of responding. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and many daily struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and reactions, which can help with intimacy issues and recurring relationship patterns.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and the challenges you bring to figure out which methods to try first. Sessions can shift over time if a different focus or technique seems more helpful based on progress and feedback.
Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick updates, between-session support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting routines while maintaining continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Rodrecus
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's approach and style?
His practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while blending other approaches as needed. Sessions are conversational, interactive, and focused on practical tools to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in counseling and mental health settings supporting people with varied concerns.
Where is the therapist located and what are his credentials?
He is based in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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