George "Rico" Bodin

George "Rico" Bodin is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and issues related to sexual orientation. He is based in Florida and works in a straightforward, respectful way that helps people feel heard. Rico encourages practical steps and steady progress toward clearer goals.

He draws on ten years of professional experience to guide conversations about mood, impulse control, and behavior change. Sessions are meant to be a space to talk through difficult feelings like shame, guilt, and isolation without judgement. He also supports people navigating body image worries, caregiver stress, and major life changes such as divorce or separation.

Rico uses several therapeutic approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. These include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, attachment-based perspectives, and a client-centered stance that follows the person's pace. He aims to mix practical skills with closer attention to emotions and relationship patterns.

People who come for help can expect clear discussions about goals and small, manageable steps between sessions. He often focuses on improving communication, managing impulses, and building routines that reduce anxiety and stress. The goal is to make everyday life feel more manageable and purposeful.

If you prefer to start online or want to learn more, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts while taking steps that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making lasting behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication when impulses or intense feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not in the past. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter video check-ins or audio conversations easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Because this profile did not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking so you know what will fit your routine.