- Guilt and shame
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Rodney
Rodney Pride is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 36 years of experience. He works with adults facing family and parenting concerns, career questions, self-esteem struggles, and issues around guilt and shame.
He practices in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions are used to talk through relationship tensions, career crossroads, and feelings that linger from earlier life events. He also addresses men's issues, fatherhood questions, adoption and foster care concerns, and the stress of young adulthood.
Rodney uses listening and practical conversation to help people understand how their past affects their present choices. He draws on client-centered methods that emphasize the person's own goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to help notice difficult thoughts and physical reactions in the moment.
Motivational interviewing is part of the work when someone wants to change habits or take steps toward a goal. Trauma-focused ideas are brought in when past events continue to cause panic, social anxiety, or attachment difficulties. Sessions can include short skill practice or planning between meetings.
People see him for panic and panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, social phobia, and questions about forgiveness and identity. He helps people sort through guilt and shame without promising a specific outcome. Before booking, confirm current session options and practical details.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach center on the client's goals and use open, nonjudgmental conversation to clarify next steps.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and bodily reactions. Done remotely, these practices can include guided attentions and brief exercises to reduce reactivity during stressful moments like social anxiety or panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are currently offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and planning to the online setting so therapy fits into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with family and parenting issues, career questions, self-esteem struggles, and feelings of guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and conversational, using mindfulness and practical steps to address emotions and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.