- Psychodynamic focus
- CBT techniques
- English and Spanish
About Raul
Raul Rodriguez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with four years of documented experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and lists additional focus on cancer, immigration issues, isolation and loneliness, multicultural concerns, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Raul describes his work as centered on psychodynamic psychotherapy while also using other approaches when useful. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people name feelings, link past experiences to present reactions, and find small, practical steps to try between meetings.
He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. That makes it possible to discuss culturally shaped worries and immigration concerns in the client’s preferred language. Raul also draws on client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to each person and on cognitive behavioral techniques to practice new ways of thinking and acting.
Clients can expect a straightforward conversation about what brings them in and what they want to change. Raul uses motivational interviewing when people are weighing difficult choices or trying to change habits related to addiction or health. He aims to help people build manageable coping skills for stressful situations and social fears.
Before a first session Raul asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. His profile notes that subscription-based sessions may be used and can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Raul uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps when worries or grief feel connected to long-standing themes in a person’s life. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and manage mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raul will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize understanding past patterns, learning new thinking skills, or using motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking since this profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into a work break or reducing travel time. It can also allow shorter check-in conversations when that better fits a day, or make it simpler to work through social anxiety with in-the-moment practice. Licensed professionals, including this clinician, often blend approaches to match what a person needs and what works in remote sessions.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus areas like cancer, immigration issues, isolation, multicultural concerns, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
His work centers on psychodynamic psychotherapy while also using client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to address patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The profile lists four years of experience in his current role documented for this listing.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions arranged and paid?
Session cost varies with location; the profile notes a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.