Roger Midgett, LICSW
Therapist who combines narrative and practical tools
Details
| Name | Roger Midgett |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Washington |
| Licensed in | Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 33 |
About Roger
Roger Midgett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 33 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction concerns, grief, and trauma. Roger aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through what matters most to them and find practical steps forward.
His approach centers on the person in front of him. He blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other methods to help people reframe painful stories and make values-driven choices.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and short-term strategies that fit daily life. Roger has a long professional history in Washington and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington. He has worked across public mental health settings and brings that experience into session plans and coping strategies.
His LICSW credential is held in Washington. He also pays attention to attachment patterns and relationship habits that influence mood and behavior. That means helping people notice how early bonds shape reactions and then try new ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.
Creativity matters in his work. He supports people who want to move past blocks that stop them from expressing themselves or finishing creative projects. Therapy can include practical exercises to reduce fear and build confidence for sharing work with others.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Roger works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Roger among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Roger 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 Roger directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values work online
Roger uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories and spot different ways to describe their lives. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and creative blocks because it highlights choices instead of fixed labels. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his practice; ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match what matters most, which helps with avoidance, anxiety, and mood difficulties.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. That means changing direction when something does not help and combining narrative work with skill-based tools as needed in a collaborative way.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be used when bandwidth is limited, short live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins or homework support. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, keep momentum between meetings, and pick the format that suits day-to-day needs.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Roger address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, bipolar and depression-related struggles, as well as trauma and intimacy issues. Other focuses include parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centered style that leans on Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reframe life stories and identify actions that match your values. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented with skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 33 years of experience in counseling and behavioral interventions, including long work in public mental health settings in Washington.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds a Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential - LICSW - and practices with a Washington licensure.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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