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Rodney Black, LIMHP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rodney is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rodney. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, and 1 more

Recent reviews

We had a wonderful initial talk, though there is still much to get through, so, I think, more sessions will be required to actually get into the meat of my issues.

Reviewed December 2024

Rodney was pleasant to speak with and helped me feel confident in what I was feeling and that they are workable issues

Reviewed December 2024

More about Rodney

  • 26 years' experience
  • Male
  • LIMHP, LISW, LCSW

I am currently licensed in Iowa and Nebraska with over 26 years of professional work experience. The bulk of my career has been in community-based settings as I felt this type of setting was where I could give back to those that have helped me and my family of origin. I had a mother that was bi-polar and had a significant borderline personality disorder. Her first major hospitalization occurred following my birth. I have grown up in the Midwest but have lived in California and South Carolina as well as serving in the US military with one deployment to Afghanistan in which I served as the highest-ranking enlisted member of the Human Intelligence component of a Brigade Combat Team. I have a grown gay son and feel that my own healing process in coming to terms with my feelings toward my mentally ill mother were greatly facilitated by friendships in the queer community and feel a great depth of gratitude and respect for this community. I have been divorced, struggled with my own addiction, co-dependency and mental health issues throughout my lifetime and have carried various mental health diagnoses at different times in my life as well. I don't look at myself as complete expert on life but to quote Brene' Brown: "I might just be a little further down the road in recovery is all".

I view therapy as more of an art form in that there are skills and techniques that can be learned and applied to the work of art that is being created, but it is the process involved that brings out the beauty of the final product. I understand the importance of being heard and feel that a person’s truth can emerge through a collective experience in the interaction and engagement with another human being. I hope to bring my experience in life and working with others to your life experience. I view it as a privilege to be able to be a part of the understanding of another person’s life and hope to be part of this journey with you.

Specialties

Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Anger management Coping with life changes Self esteem Career difficulties Aging and geriatric issues Codependency Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Fatherhood issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Personality disorders Self-harm Self-love Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Rodney Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295981645.

  • LIMHP · Nebraska · 3120 · Expires September 2026
  • LISW · Iowa · 01073 · Expires December 2024
  • LCSW · Oregon · L14200 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Rodney Black

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

30 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Comfortable Easy Recommend Great listener Easy to talk Amazing Fantastic Helpful Professional

We had a wonderful initial talk, though there is still much to get through, so, I think, more sessions will be required to actually get into the meat of my issues.

Reviewed December 2024

Rodney was pleasant to speak with and helped me feel confident in what I was feeling and that they are workable issues

Reviewed December 2024

He is amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

Rodney is fantastic. Great sense of humor. Talks to me on my level.

Reviewed September 2024

So far so good. Great listener. We are diving more into deep stuff.

Reviewed August 2024

Rodney Black is a great listener,open minded, has a good sense of humor, and makes me feel heard and supported. I look forward to our sessions and highly recommend him as a therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

Rodney is awesome, thank you!

Reviewed June 2024

Rodney is fantastic. Very easy to talk to.

Reviewed May 2024

Easy to talk to and helps me understand situations that have occurred in my past. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2024

I’m appreciative him as a therapist

Reviewed April 2024

Amazing guy

Reviewed March 2024

Rodney understands, he can joke, he relates, gives the greatest advise I could ask for and there's a sense that he genuinely cares about his client. On my second session with Rodney tonight and I really feel like he helped me turn a corner.

Reviewed March 2024

Rodney is great at sifting through my thoughts and making points coherent. He is easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed February 2024

I love Rodney. He’s a good listener, is knowledgeable and empathetic.

Reviewed February 2024

I'm delighted to have worked with Rodney Black, and can recommend him with confidence. He has an excellent understanding of human experience that allows him to be helpful in a great variety of issues. His easy-going and compassionate manner immediately set me at ease about returning to therapy after many years, and his insight has been really beneficial to my process.

Reviewed February 2024

Rodney is exactly the breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed. His approach feels like a wise warm hug. And remembers every detail without skipping a beat. Look forward to our sessions always !!

Reviewed February 2024

Rodney has been a great listener and has shared some great techniques for me to manage ADD. He has had some similar experiences to mine and I feel he can relate to my challenges but also points out and reminds me of some of the things I have going for me. I'm feeling more impowered and have been finding it easier to find motivation in the time I have been doing video meetings with him.

Reviewed February 2024

Rodney is the first therapist I have met in a long time that I felt fully comfortable with. He shared a large part of his life story with me which made me more comfortable telling him my story. I will definitely see Rodney again.

Reviewed January 2024

Rodney has been very kind and helpful so far, always remembers what's going on, and what we've been talking about.

Reviewed January 2024

Rodney is Rad. Professional and personal without projecting his own experiences or values on you or your situation but sharing as a human and professional. I said professional too many times.....I gotta talk to Rodney about this.

Reviewed January 2024

Rodney is a great listener, easy to talk to, and offers helpful insight. He will even give you homework if needed! Usually a podcast or worksheet that gives you some more insight into questions or things your are processing. I’m grateful to have met him and get to work with him.

Reviewed December 2023

Rodney is the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. It’s not even close.

Reviewed November 2023

Great therapist. Would recommend absolutely.

Reviewed November 2023

Rodney is amazing! He has life experience and empathy.

Reviewed June 2023

I haven’t been talking with him long, but he is incredibly nurturing and friendly! Creates a welcoming environment that allows me to feel comfortable opening up and accepting help.

Reviewed May 2023

Rodney is a wonderful counselor and a fantastic listener. He made me feel like my feelings were justified and validated my ideas but still held me accountable for my behavior

Reviewed May 2023

Well versed and listens.

Reviewed March 2023

I have had the luck in finding Rodney. Until now I was unable to find that connection with someone with whom I truly felt comfortable, understood, and listened to. While our time was short, it was more than enough and exactly what I needed. I now feel encouraged to start a new chapter in my life. I have never met someone in such a short amount of time that has left this much of an impact on me. I now have someone I can rely on whenever I should need it. Thank you for everything.

Reviewed March 2023

I've only had one call with him so far, but we've had a lot of messages. He's been understanding, up front, and has given me a variety of options. I don't easily trust people, but I would heavily recommend him to others like me.

Reviewed April 2023

He shared with me some of his experiences which made me feel like he understood me and the feelings I was having regarding certain situations. When a therapist is open to sharing parts of their story to relate to their clients, that's the kind of therapist I want.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rodney Black offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rodney Black works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rodney Black speak?

Rodney Black speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rodney Black have?

Rodney Black has 26 years of experience.

Where is Rodney Black licensed to practice?

Rodney Black is licensed to practice in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oregon.

Does Rodney Black accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Rodney Black accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rodney Black offer?

Rodney Black offers clients 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, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Rodney Black?

Rodney Black can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rodney Black?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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