About Riley
Riley Rodemaker is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly, listens closely, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Riley aims to make therapy understandable and manageable for someone who is already overwhelmed.
Riley draws from a set of evidence-based techniques to tailor an approach that fits each person’s needs. Sessions concentrate on building calm routines, reducing panic symptoms, and finding small ways to reconnect when isolation feels heavy.
Background and approach
He also helps people clarify values and next steps when life purpose feels unclear. In sessions Riley keeps things straightforward. He works with clients to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and try experiments that test what actually helps.
The work is collaborative and goal-focused so progress is easier to see. Riley holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC, and has three years of clinical experience in Iowa. He offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
People who reach out can expect clear communication about goals, regular check-ins on progress, and options for short skills-focused work or longer exploration. Riley aims to help people build habits and supports that carry forward after therapy ends.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Riley uses a few core evidence-based techniques to guide sessions in ways people can use day to day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing how changing them affects mood and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values even when feelings are hard. That approach can help with motivation, life purpose, and chronic worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Riley will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans as progress is tracked. The process is shared so clients help shape what is tried and what changes next.
Online therapy with Riley is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and do longer therapy work. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can fit short check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or those who need flexible timing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Iowa
- Languages
- English