Rodney Black, LCSW, LISW

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Experienced storyteller for healing

Details

Name	Rodney Black
Credentials	LCSW, LISW
Based in	Iowa
Licensed in	Nebraska, Iowa, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	31

About Rodney

Rodney Black is a licensed clinical social worker with more than three decades of practice. He is an LCSW and an LISW based in Iowa and brings personal and professional experience to his work. He frames therapy as a shared process where stories and strengths can be discovered together.

Rodney spent much of his career in community-based settings. That background shaped his straightforward, down-to-earth style. He draws on life experience including military service and long-term recovery from addiction to relate to people facing hard situations.

Background and approach

He helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those coping with major life changes, career questions, and issues connected to gender and sexual identity. He has particular interest in fatherhood issues, family of origin patterns, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Rodney uses Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral ideas. He works from a client-centered and attachment-aware stance, which means he listens closely to each person's story and helps them name and reshape the meanings that cause pain. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.

Rodney aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, find values that matter, and try small, doable changes. His tone is respectful, direct, and hopeful. He views therapy as a collaborative journey rather than a set of fixed answers.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Rodney works with, alongside the areas below.

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

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rodney among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rodney directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rodney directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and values-based work translate online

Rodney draws on Narrative Therapy to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves and their lives. That approach helps when past events or repeated patterns feel stuck, and it focuses on naming alternative narratives that better reflect strengths and hopes.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on identifying values and taking small actions that align with them. ACT can be helpful for coping with cravings, anxiety, shame, or life transitions by teaching practical tools to stay present and move toward what matters.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Rodney will listen to your goals and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. He treats the therapeutic method as something to shape around each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and working through emotions. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting work into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try new ways of practicing between sessions.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Rodney address?

He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on career matters, LGBT concerns, family of origin issues, and related struggles.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Rodney uses a narrative-informed, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and storytelling. He blends practical behavioral tools with values work to help people make small, meaningful changes.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 31 years of professional experience to his work, much of it in community-based settings that shaped his practical approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as LCSW and LISW and practices from Iowa. Those credentials are shown to indicate professional licensure.

Can sessions be done in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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