Raul Rodriguez

Insight-driven care for anxiety and grief

About Raul

Raul Rodriguez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on psychodynamic and evidence-based methods to help people manage anxiety, grief, depression, stress, and substance-related concerns.

Background and approach

He emphasizes understanding the personal history and internal patterns that shape current feelings and behaviors, while also using practical strategies when clients need tools to cope in the moment. Raul is fluent in English and Spanish and integrates cultural context into his clinical work.

With four years licensed experience and a background rooted in a long commitment to social work, Raul focuses on issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, social anxiety and phobia, and loneliness. He also addresses immigration-related concerns and supports people facing cancer-related challenges.

Raul balances insight-oriented psychodynamic exploration with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs. Raul practices in Illinois and accepts international clients, offering sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

He aims to create a collaborative space that respects each client's story while helping them build skills for clearer thinking, healthier habits, and greater self-love.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Raul commonly integrates psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients online. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current emotions and relationships, which can be helpful for grief, depression, and persistent anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms like social anxiety, stress, and problematic coping habits.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Raul works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. He may emphasize insight and exploration at times and shift toward skills-based techniques when practical tools are needed, adjusting the mix as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and on varied schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other life responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raul commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on cancer, immigration issues, isolation and multicultural concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Raul blends psychodynamic psychotherapy with client-centered care and evidence-based techniques to explore underlying patterns while also offering practical coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Raul holds an LCSW license and has four years of post-licensure experience working with the concerns listed above.

Where is Raul licensed to practice?

He is licensed in Illinois as LCSW with licence number IL LCSW 149.017750 and provides services from that jurisdiction.

Can I work with him in Spanish or from abroad?

Yes, sessions are offered in both English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Raul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English, Spanish