Rodney has been fun and insightful. I appreciate all the help he has offered.
Rodney Black, LIMHP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Rodney is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rodney. View 31 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, and 1 more
Recent reviews
We had a wonderful initial talk, though there is still much to get through, so, I think, more sessions will be required to actually get into the meat of my issues.
More about Rodney
- 26 years' experience
- Male
- LIMHP, LISW, LCSW
I am currently licensed in Iowa and Nebraska with over 26 years of professional work experience. The bulk of my career has been in community-based settings as I felt this type of setting was where I could give back to those that have helped me and my family of origin. I had a mother that was bi-polar and had a significant borderline personality disorder. Her first major hospitalization occurred following my birth. I have grown up in the Midwest but have lived in California and South Carolina as well as serving in the US military with one deployment to Afghanistan in which I served as the highest-ranking enlisted member of the Human Intelligence component of a Brigade Combat Team. I have a grown gay son and feel that my own healing process in coming to terms with my feelings toward my mentally ill mother were greatly facilitated by friendships in the queer community and feel a great depth of gratitude and respect for this community. I have been divorced, struggled with my own addiction, co-dependency and mental health issues throughout my lifetime and have carried various mental health diagnoses at different times in my life as well. I don't look at myself as complete expert on life but to quote Brene' Brown: "I might just be a little further down the road in recovery is all".
I view therapy as more of an art form in that there are skills and techniques that can be learned and applied to the work of art that is being created, but it is the process involved that brings out the beauty of the final product. I understand the importance of being heard and feel that a person’s truth can emerge through a collective experience in the interaction and engagement with another human being. I hope to bring my experience in life and working with others to your life experience. I view it as a privilege to be able to be a part of the understanding of another person’s life and hope to be part of this journey with you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Rodney Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295981645.
- LIMHP · Nebraska · 3120 · Expires September 2026
- LISW · Iowa · 01073 · Expires December 2024
- LCSW · Oregon · L14200 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Rodney Black
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Rodney has been fun and insightful. I appreciate all the help he has offered.
We had a wonderful initial talk, though there is still much to get through, so, I think, more sessions will be required to actually get into the meat of my issues.
Rodney was pleasant to speak with and helped me feel confident in what I was feeling and that they are workable issues
He is amazing!
Rodney is fantastic. Great sense of humor. Talks to me on my level.
So far so good. Great listener. We are diving more into deep stuff.
Rodney Black is a great listener,open minded, has a good sense of humor, and makes me feel heard and supported. I look forward to our sessions and highly recommend him as a therapist!
Rodney is awesome, thank you!
Rodney is fantastic. Very easy to talk to.
Easy to talk to and helps me understand situations that have occurred in my past. Thank you!
I’m appreciative him as a therapist
Amazing guy
Rodney understands, he can joke, he relates, gives the greatest advise I could ask for and there's a sense that he genuinely cares about his client. On my second session with Rodney tonight and I really feel like he helped me turn a corner.
Rodney is great at sifting through my thoughts and making points coherent. He is easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable.
I love Rodney. He’s a good listener, is knowledgeable and empathetic.
I'm delighted to have worked with Rodney Black, and can recommend him with confidence. He has an excellent understanding of human experience that allows him to be helpful in a great variety of issues. His easy-going and compassionate manner immediately set me at ease about returning to therapy after many years, and his insight has been really beneficial to my process.
Rodney is exactly the breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed. His approach feels like a wise warm hug. And remembers every detail without skipping a beat. Look forward to our sessions always !!
Rodney has been a great listener and has shared some great techniques for me to manage ADD. He has had some similar experiences to mine and I feel he can relate to my challenges but also points out and reminds me of some of the things I have going for me. I'm feeling more impowered and have been finding it easier to find motivation in the time I have been doing video meetings with him.
Rodney is the first therapist I have met in a long time that I felt fully comfortable with. He shared a large part of his life story with me which made me more comfortable telling him my story. I will definitely see Rodney again.
Rodney has been very kind and helpful so far, always remembers what's going on, and what we've been talking about.
Rodney is Rad. Professional and personal without projecting his own experiences or values on you or your situation but sharing as a human and professional. I said professional too many times.....I gotta talk to Rodney about this.
Rodney is a great listener, easy to talk to, and offers helpful insight. He will even give you homework if needed! Usually a podcast or worksheet that gives you some more insight into questions or things your are processing. I’m grateful to have met him and get to work with him.
Rodney is the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. It’s not even close.
Great therapist. Would recommend absolutely.
Rodney is amazing! He has life experience and empathy.
I haven’t been talking with him long, but he is incredibly nurturing and friendly! Creates a welcoming environment that allows me to feel comfortable opening up and accepting help.
Rodney is a wonderful counselor and a fantastic listener. He made me feel like my feelings were justified and validated my ideas but still held me accountable for my behavior
Well versed and listens.
I have had the luck in finding Rodney. Until now I was unable to find that connection with someone with whom I truly felt comfortable, understood, and listened to. While our time was short, it was more than enough and exactly what I needed. I now feel encouraged to start a new chapter in my life. I have never met someone in such a short amount of time that has left this much of an impact on me. I now have someone I can rely on whenever I should need it. Thank you for everything.
I've only had one call with him so far, but we've had a lot of messages. He's been understanding, up front, and has given me a variety of options. I don't easily trust people, but I would heavily recommend him to others like me.
He shared with me some of his experiences which made me feel like he understood me and the feelings I was having regarding certain situations. When a therapist is open to sharing parts of their story to relate to their clients, that's the kind of therapist I want.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rodney Black offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rodney Black works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Rodney Black speak?
Rodney Black speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rodney Black have?
Rodney Black has 26 years of experience.
Where is Rodney Black licensed to practice?
Rodney Black is licensed to practice in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oregon.
Does Rodney Black accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Rodney Black accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Rodney Black offer?
Rodney Black offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Rodney Black?
Rodney Black can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Rodney Black?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.