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Fernando Rodriguez
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Getting from “I’m fine” to “I’m THRIVING” is a fantastic feeling that I hope we can work together to make you feel again soon.
Having a safe space to turn off the outside noise and focus on the things that matter in your life can be near impossible in today’s fast-paced world. We often come to sessions with overwhelming feelings and behaviors that keep us from feeling our best and making life a struggle. I know that change is hard. I am here to help, and it all starts with having the courage to make an appointment. It’s so important to give yourself a break and, at the same time, learn new skills that help you cope with your life. I collaborate with you to create a plan to help you reach your mental health goals. Having someone who can be there through some of the harshest times in your life can be part of the solution to getting back on track to the life you want to live. I work with individuals who have concerns related to grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, self-esteem, sexuality (specifically LGBTQIA+ populations), identity, PTSD, and emotional burnout. I use an eclectic approach, of CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. Working together will offer insight into other areas of concern, such as attachment injuries and repair or relationship issues.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Training
- Eclectic Approaches
- Positive Psychology
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Anger Management
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $155per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Arizona
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LAC
AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
22696, Arizona
LPC
AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
20370, Arizona