Rodney “Rod” Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Rodney
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. In addition, I have education in Biblical guided counseling and have offered it to many of my clients at there request.
What Rodney helps with
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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- Communication problems
- Control issues
- 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
How Rodney works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
What clients say
- “Always committed to me and my mental health journey”
- “It's been a great experience, im glad a made this choice.”
- “Very relatable, attentive, professional and keeps good records.”
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- “Rod is an amazing therapist. His vast experience allows him to bring a lot to the table to help a wide array of individuals. I have been in weekly therapy with him now for going on two years and I consider it a blessing to have both matched with him and worked with him. 100% recommend.”
- “Rod is very approachable and creates a safe environment for expressing emotions. He is an active listener and asks the hard questions but in a helpful and nonjudgmental manner.”
- “Rod is an amazing therapist. He has many years of experience. He is also extremely personable and down to earth. I have related very well to him and quickly developed a strong and long-term relationship built on trust, judgment free, and frank advice on how to move forward past difficult times. I would highly recommend Rod as a therapist.”
- “Rod is an amazing therapist with a depth of knowledge and experience. It’s very reassuring having him in my corner.”
- “Rod is an excellent therapist”
- “Does a great job and listens”
- “Rodney is literally the best! I wish I would of had him years ago! He has been so helpful in my progress! Best therapist I have ever had!”
- “Rod has a very unique and individualized approach to therapy. I don't think I'd be making the same kind of progress without his experience and expertise.”
- “Rod has been an invaluable mentor and counselor, grounding our therapy sessions in our shared Christian faith. He challenges my world views and questions my self image in order to help me align them both more closely with Christ’s. I would highly recommend Rod as a therapist to anyone who wants to pursue healing through and deeper faith in Jesus Christ.”
- “I started seeing this therapist during a very hard and difficult time in my life, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance he’s given me. He has helped me work through relationship challenges, understand recurring patterns, and—most importantly—learn how to set and build healthy boundaries. Through our work together, I’ve started changing the way I think and respond to situations, which has made a real difference in my life. He is thoughtful, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients grow. I highly recommend him to anyone navigating relationship issues or personal growth.”
- “He is very attentive”
- “Very positive experience. I'm seeing improvements in my life and mental well being from my sessions with Rod.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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