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Online therapist

Roderick Wellington

Compassionate, practical support for family life

Credentials
MD, LCPC, LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Roderick

Roderick Wellington offers direct, practical support for people facing family and parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and trauma. He keeps conversations straightforward and focuses on small changes that make daily life easier. He creates a calm space for clients to talk about hard things without judgment.

Taking the first step can feel big, and he aims to make it feel manageable. Roderick has 25 years of professional experience and holds an MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Background and approach

He is licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland. His work includes helping people with depression, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to LGBT identity. In sessions he pays attention to communication patterns and to the emotional parts that get in the way - guilt, shame, isolation, or trouble forgiving oneself or others.

He focuses on what can be tried between meetings, so progress continues outside the session. He also helps clients notice small shifts in thinking and behavior that reduce social anxiety and improve relationships. Roderick offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, users select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Fees vary with location and therapist scheduling.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Roderick draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so anxiety and depression ease over time. This method helps people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and try small behavioral changes that bring relief.

Another frequent focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult memories and reduce post-traumatic stress reactions. This approach emphasizes safety in the moment, paced processing of memories, and learning coping skills to manage triggers and overwhelming feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then tailors techniques to the person's needs. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan together as therapy moves forward.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep continuity when travel or work makes in-person care difficult. Licensed professionals can support steady progress through regular, scheduled contact and between-session tasks that reinforce what is learned in meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, and family-related problems. He also addresses related issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
What is his style in therapy?
Sessions are straightforward and practical with a focus on clear communication and small steps. He encourages clients to try things between sessions and notices measurable changes over time.
How long has he practiced?
He has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people through stress, trauma, and family concerns.
What credentials and location should I know?
He holds an MD, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with credential numbers MD LCPC LC6249 and DC LPC PRC15160, and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist scheduling and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English

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