Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW
Illinois · 14 years in practice
Douglas DeRhodes is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.013400 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1568695385 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Douglas
Douglas DeRhodes is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. He takes a warm, collaborative approach and focuses on each person’s strengths and goals. He works by listening first and then building practical steps that fit a person’s everyday life.
DeRhodes blends Existential ideas with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people find meaning and move forward.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be interactive and focused on real problems, such as sleeping issues, parenting strain, addiction concerns, or career stress. He helps people break big problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of coping. He often centers work on relationships, identity, and self-esteem while addressing co-occurring issues like bipolar disorder or ADHD when they come up.
The idea is to find what matters to the person and then align actions with those values. DeRhodes emphasizes building trust, acceptance, and empathy as a foundation for change. In session, clients can expect straightforward conversation, therapeutic exercises, and tools from cognitive behavioral and client-centered methods when useful.
He also draws on attachment perspectives to improve communication and emotional connection. The focus is practical - clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better day-to-day functioning. Based in Illinois, he offers flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lives.
People will work together to set goals and track progress, adjusting approaches as needs change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Douglas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Douglas names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Existential work helps people face questions about purpose, meaning, and choice; it often supports those navigating major life changes, grief, or identity concerns by helping them clarify what matters and make values-based decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current bonds and emotions and can be useful when improving communication, trust, or intimate connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor a blend of methods to fit those aims. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time based on what proves helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a client prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session support, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Douglas help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and related concerns such as parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, and intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is warm, collaborative, and interactive; sessions focus on listening, identifying values, and practicing practical steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker and has worked with many presenting concerns over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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