- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
- Relationship issues
About George
George "Rico" Bodin is a Florida LMHC with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, relationship strain, and depression. He also helps people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, money worries, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
Rico focuses on conversational, straightforward work. Sessions are practical and candid. He listens to the events and patterns that matter, then helps people notice how thoughts and actions keep problems going. The pace is set by the client's needs and goals.
He draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That range lets him match methods to the issue at hand, such as skills for emotional regulation or exercises to shift unhelpful thinking.
In sessions he helps clients name the parts of themselves that hold guilt and shame, and look at how those feelings affect decisions and relationships. He offers concrete tools for managing urges, handling strong emotions, and improving communication.
Rico works in a direct, respectful way. He will work with each person to set clear goals and check progress. People who come to him often want to reduce distress, regain control, or repair strained relationships without complicated jargon.
How his therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unwanted thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarifying values to guide action. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone from doing things that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thinking patterns that maintain distress and teaches practical exercises to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and persistent self-blame.
Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current reactions. This can be useful when guilt or abandonment issues influence trust and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. Clients help shape which strategies are emphasized based on what feels most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to commute. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between appointments and to practice new skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, relationship problems, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach shame and guilt?
He uses practical conversation and exercises to name the feelings and notice how they shape behavior. Interventions may include techniques from ACT and CBT to change reactions and meaning.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be done in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.