Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License149.013400
- NPI 1568695385
- Experience14+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Douglas
Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. He speaks plainly and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person. His approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on practical steps that fit daily life.
DeRhodes draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships and early experiences affect current feelings. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when clients want specific skills for managing mood, anger, or impulsive behavior. Sessions are driven by each person's goals. He emphasizes strengths and everyday resources, helping people build routines and habits that support healthier coping.
Work may include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing emotion regulation skills, and building stronger patterns of relating to others. DeRhodes has 14 years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Illinois. He offers flexible scheduling, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to fit busy lives.
Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Practical concerns like sleep, parenting strain, career stress, addiction, or identity questions are common topics. The first sessions focus on what the person wants to change and what small steps feel doable.
His tone is direct but compassionate, aiming to make therapy useful from the start.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149.013400 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1568695385 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Douglas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Douglas names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior; it helps people understand patterns that affect intimacy, trust, and emotional safety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the person’s goals guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and reflection.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Sessions often start with clear, shared goals and a plan for practical steps to try between meetings.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone meetings can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates, brief skill practice, or when written reflection feels more helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or changing schedules while still using the same therapeutic methods.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and direct, with a warm, interactive tone. Techniques may include attachment-based listening, ACT skills, CBT exercises, and DBT strategies depending on needs.
What is Douglas DeRhodes' experience?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and what about international care?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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