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Rodney "Rod" Mayes

Rodney "Rod" Mayes, LMFT

Therapist in Utah

Compassionate therapist helping people move forward

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  • Warm interactive style
  • 30 years experience
  • Utah based LMFT

About Rodney

Rodney "Rod" Mayes is a licensed marriage and family therapist with three decades of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University in 1993 and has practiced in Utah since. Rod works with people who face depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and career stress. He also helps those dealing with adoption and foster care histories and other family-related issues.

Rod takes a warm, interactive approach in sessions. He treats people with respect and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations are tailored to individual needs so therapy fits each person’s situation rather than following a rigid script.

In practice he uses several methods to help people change unhelpful patterns and move toward chosen goals. He focuses on strategies to build a future identity instead of being stuck in the past. Sessions often involve looking at current thoughts and behaviors and trying small, concrete changes.

Rod has worked with adolescents who have struggled with pre-adoption trauma and with adults facing trauma and emotional abuse. He also addresses concerns like control issues, forgiveness, guilt, infidelity, and loneliness. His experience includes helping people handle midlife transitions and financial stress.

Rod believes starting therapy takes courage and sees his role as a supportive guide. He has written a book called "From Someday to Success" about making lasting change, and he offers a collaborative space to set practical goals and take steady steps toward them.

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How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions. It emphasizes empathy and respect and is useful for low mood, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses straightforward exercises and small behavior changes to address anxiety, depression, and career-related stress.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problem stories and rewrite how they see their lives. This can be useful for issues tied to family history, adoption-related concerns, and identity questions.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to goals and preferences, and may blend approaches as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or evenings. They can also let people choose shorter check-ins or camera-off conversations when that helps them engage more comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rod address in therapy?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem and career challenges. He also works with issues linked to adoption and foster care and family of origin problems.

What is Rod's therapy style like?

His approach is warm and interactive, focused on respectful conversation and practical steps. He tailors dialogue and plans to each person rather than following a fixed protocol.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Rod has about 30 years of experience in clinical practice, including work with trauma, emotional abuse, and adolescents with pre-adoption trauma.

What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Utah and trained with a master’s degree from Colorado State University.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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