- Solution-focused methods
- Practical skill building
- Fatherhood issues
About A.
A. "Roger" Crooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on fatherhood issues, midlife crisis, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Roger uses an eclectic, client-centered approach. He often draws from solution-focused methods to help people spot strengths and build practical skills. Sessions aim to be direct and goal-oriented so progress can be noticed early on.
In sessions he listens for what is working and what needs to change. He helps set small, concrete steps and checks in on how those steps are going. Work can include practice strategies for anxiety, problem-solving for relationship concerns, and ways to manage panic symptoms.
Roger describes his role as collaborative. He helps clients pick strategies that fit their lives and adjusts those strategies as needed. Over time the focus can shift from immediate coping to longer term resilience and clearer decision making.
He brings a decade of varied clinical experience to common life challenges. People who prefer straightforward, practical support for anxiety, stress, and family or relationship pressures often find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit the client’s circumstances.
How his approaches translate to online work
Roger commonly uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. Solution-focused work narrows attention to small, achievable goals and concrete steps, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Brief cognitive-behavioral strategies help people notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, useful for panic symptoms and social anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. Together they review what helps and adjust techniques as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick the one that best fits your routine and technology preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include fatherhood issues, midlife crisis, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered style and often draws from solution-focused practices. The emphasis is on identifying strengths and building practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. That experience includes work with a range of concerns and clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina. He practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the exact fee structure before scheduling.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.