About Riley
Riley Rodemaker helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or low self-esteem. He writes straightforwardly and listens without judgment. Sessions focus on immediate concerns and practical steps a person can try between meetings.
Riley is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - practicing in Iowa. He has three years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, questions about gender, and issues tied to aging or family of origin.
How Riley works
In the room, Riley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He works with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and notice how thoughts affect feelings. He prefers to set clear, achievable goals and track small changes over time.
Riley emphasizes practical tools alongside personal exploration. This can include short skills practice, breathing or grounding exercises for panic, and step-by-step plans to ease social situations. He encourages clients to bring what matters most to them and to move at a manageable pace.
People who meet with Riley often want straightforward feedback and real-world strategies. He helps clients weigh options, build coping habits, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. The focus is on making progress that fits everyday life.
What Riley works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Iowa |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Riley uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to online formats. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors through practical exercises and weekly practice. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and phobias. Another approach focuses on building coping skills and emotional regulation through step-by-step strategies and short skills practices; it is helpful for mood disorders, self-harm urges, and strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Riley will talk with the client about goals, daily challenges, and what felt helpful in the past. Together they adjust methods over time so the work matches the person's needs and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or work when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing support, brief coaching between sessions, or people who prefer to write. These options make it easier to keep therapy part of everyday life.
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