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Rodrecus Atkinson

LPC South Carolina 11 years of experience

Practical, down-to-earth counseling for life changes

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Rodrecus Atkinson
  • Direct conversational style
  • Focus on daily skills
  • Respectful and nonjudgmental

About Rodrecus

Rodrecus Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years in the mental health field. He has experience helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and challenges related to parenting, career, addiction, and ADHD. His work includes supporting people coping with life changes and other complex concerns.

Rodrecus uses straightforward talk and practical techniques in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods and other approaches to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and build skills that fit daily life. He aims to be open, honest, and direct, while also bringing warmth and a sense of humor when appropriate.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that honors each person's goals. Rodrecus emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. He focuses on concrete steps and tools that make a difference between sessions, not just conversations in the office.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses matters such as body image, attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

Sessions are offered in English and are rooted in practical problem solving. People interested in starting are invited to take a first step toward change and a clearer path forward.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and making changes during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and trying different responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating to others; it can be helpful for intimacy issues and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach often happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process means approaches may be combined or shifted as progress and needs evolve.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same region without changing their regular routine. Ask about scheduling and format details when you start the matching process so sessions match your day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rodrecus help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting and career challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, and many related issues including coping with life changes and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is adaptable and collaborative, with straightforward talk, transparency, and moments of humor. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building that clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

Rodrecus has 11 years of experience working in counseling and mental health settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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