Rodney Black, LCSW, LISW

Therapist in Iowa

Rodney Black is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 31 years of professional experience to his practice.

Licensed inNebraska, Iowa, Oregon
License3120, 01073, L14200
NPI 1295981645
Experience31+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Rodney

Rodney Black is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 31 years of professional experience to his practice. He works from a community-focused background and draws on personal life experience to connect with people facing complex challenges. He grew up in the Midwest and served in the U.S. military, including a deployment to Afghanistan.

Those years shaped his view of responsibility, resilience, and service. He also speaks from lived experience with addiction, codependency, and family mental illness, which inform his empathetic approach.

Background and approach

Rodney emphasizes listening first and meeting people where they are. Sessions aim to help people name what matters, understand patterns that hold them back, and try practical steps that can change day-to-day life. He uses direct conversation and reflective listening rather than long lectures.

His clinical work draws on attachment-based ideas, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, client-centered methods, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Those approaches are used to address addictions, trauma, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and life transitions. Rodney often helps people work through issues tied to family of origin, fatherhood, gender identity, and the effects of military service.

He offers a straightforward, steady presence and invites collaboration in setting goals and deciding what to try next.

Credentials

LIMHP (Nebraska): License 3120 · expires September 2026
LISW (Iowa): License 01073 · expires December 2026
LCSW (Oregon): License L14200 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1295981645 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Personality disorders
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality

Approaches Rodney names

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Online support

How attachment work and skills-based therapy help online

Attachment-based approaches focus on relationships and how early patterns shape current connections. This work helps people understand why they react the way they do in close relationships and supports building more supported ways of relating.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters most. It is useful for coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions by guiding values-based action.

Rodney treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adaptations are made as the work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. This flexibility helps people keep continuity of care despite busy lives or travel.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, codependency, and veteran-related concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is direct and listening-centered. He combines practical skills with time to understand personal history and attachment patterns.

What is his professional background?

He has 31 years of work experience in community settings and a history of military service, including a deployment with a Human Intelligence unit.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Iowa.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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