I've had a good experience with Rod, I appreciate that he listens and helps me learn so much about myself.
Rodney "Rod" Smith, LPC
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rodney. View 22 reviews
- Great news, Rodney is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri and Idaho
Recent reviews
Rod really looks for ways to connect on a personal level and to finds ways to build a level playing field where I can know that I am being listened to and that my concerns are being understood and addressed. Most times I leave our sessions feeling better than when we started. I enjoy talking with Rod, he feels like a friend and trusted confidant.
More about Rodney
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am licensed in Missouri and Idaho, with several years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with recovering from addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, anxiety, & depression issues.
I have been through my own spiritual/therapeutic journey of change for the past 30 years that has enabled me to overcome my past addictions, feelings of depression, and sexual abuse. I tell you this because it is not only important that we have the clinical and professional experience (25 years experience in the behavioral health field), but that we have personal experience as well. I believe my authentic approach to counseling creates an atmosphere of honesty, trust, and acceptance that helps us to motivate ourselves towards making positive and tremendous changes in our lives.
Professional Experience
I have recently worked in a prison as a mental health professional for the past 7 years conducting individual and group therapy. I have worked over 25 years in the fields of mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders performing evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and individual and group therapy.
Specialties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn
exercise
gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex Addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
Licenses
Rodney "Rod" Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639208952.
- LPC · Missouri · 2023015136 · Expires June 2025
- LPC · Idaho · LPC-7982 · Expires February 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Rodney "Rod" Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I've had a good experience with Rod, I appreciate that he listens and helps me learn so much about myself.
Rod really looks for ways to connect on a personal level and to finds ways to build a level playing field where I can know that I am being listened to and that my concerns are being understood and addressed. Most times I leave our sessions feeling better than when we started. I enjoy talking with Rod, he feels like a friend and trusted confidant.
I really like him
Rod has been a great therapist for me, I’m normally not one for therapy but I’ve found that with Rod I’ve been able to make more meaningful work on my personal growth
Got to the point and offered insight to my situation.
So far, I feel that Rod has been helpful in my current need. He listens attentively and uses relatable stories to the topics we are discussing and has included my faith very nicely. I feel better after talking through things with him.
Willing to get down to business, and with compassion
Rod is the absolute dawg and has helped me greatly
Sessions with Rod have been great so far
I have just started with Rod. I feel like he is methodically helping me; trying to get to root causes and helping change mindsets for the better.
Rodney is a very understanding therapist and he really pays attention to every minute detail of our conversation and tries his best to help where ever he can for me to function in a better way mentally I'm very grateful that he is my therapist
Rod is excellent and caring. He was open and accommodating. Positive experience.
I’ve only met with Rod twice so far but can already tell a difference in my decision making ability. I have an eating addiction and he understands completely and has given me some useful tools to consider.
He is an excellent therapist and always shows genuine interest and compassion!!
Just started with Rod, but so far so good!
Rod was very good and listened to all my concerns!
Rod has been very easy to talk to and I feel he really understands each issue I’ve brought up. I can see myself using his ideas for years to come.
Rodney is a great therapist, he listens and responds with insight that I have never been offered before. He never makes me feel like my sessions are rushed and checks in to make sure everything has been going well. Rodney has helped me view life in a different way and is helping me become a better version of myself.
Rod has been very instrumental in my therapy journey - albeit new. He's been insightful and showed me new perspectives and ways of seeing my experiences. I would recommend Rod to anyone. Thanks Rod!
Was very personable and I enjoyed just talking about things we’d both been up to that week and just reviewing the week and then focusing our discussion on issues that arose that week or topics we had previously decided on. Lots of insight with including spirituality which I was much appreciative of. I am so grateful I had Rod as my therapist.
Rod is THE MAN. Solid, dependable, and great to talk to.
He was brilliant Calm and patient Always guiding my thoughts to think more positively and effectively
Frequently asked questions
Does Rodney "Rod" Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rodney "Rod" Smith 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 "Rod" Smith speak?
Rodney "Rod" Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rodney "Rod" Smith have?
Rodney "Rod" Smith has 10 years of experience.
Where is Rodney "Rod" Smith licensed to practice?
Rodney "Rod" Smith is licensed to practice in Missouri and Idaho.
Does Rodney "Rod" Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Rodney "Rod" Smith 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 "Rod" Smith offer?
Rodney "Rod" Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy.
How can I communicate with Rodney "Rod" Smith?
Rodney "Rod" Smith 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 "Rod" Smith?
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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.