Douglas DeRhodes, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 14 years in practice
Douglas DeRhodes greets each person with a straightforward, warm approach.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149.013400 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1568695385 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Douglas
Douglas DeRhodes greets each person with a straightforward, warm approach. He focuses on what matters most to the client and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions aim to be collaborative, practical, and respectful of each person’s goals and pace.
He draws on 14 years of clinical experience as an LCSW licensed in Illinois to support people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also addresses stress, addictions, issues related to identity and intimacy, sleep problems, parenting strains, and concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.
Background and approach
Douglas uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to meet real-life needs. That can mean practicing new coping skills, noticing patterns that get in the way, or learning ways to respond differently in relationships. He emphasizes self-compassion and practical strategies over jargon-heavy explanations.
People facing complicated medical situations, chronic pain, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, or adoption and foster care issues may find his focus helpful. He also attends to attachment and commitment concerns, body image, and communication challenges in everyday life. Appointments are offered across the week with early morning and late evening times to fit busy schedules.
Sessions are provided by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, allowing people to choose what works best for them.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- 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 Douglas blends approach and access online
Douglas commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them while identifying values and taking small, meaningful steps toward those values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and offering a nonjudgmental space so people can explore what matters most and find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That way the plan grows from the client’s needs rather than from a fixed checklist.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the emphasis on consistent, practical work toward change.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Douglas address?
He focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, and stress along with addictions, sleep issues, parenting strains, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and warm, using practical skill-building and reflective conversation to help people change patterns and reach goals.
What experience does the therapist have?
Douglas has 14 years of clinical experience and brings that background to help people navigate life transitions and complex concerns.
Where is Douglas licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Douglas?
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