Roderick Wellington, MD, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in District of Columbia · 25 years in practice

Roderick Wellington welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or family conflict.

License and registration

LPC, District of Columbia: PRC15160 · expires June 2026
LCPC, Maryland: LC6249 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1336535319 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Roderick

Roderick Wellington welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or family conflict. He is a medical doctor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC who draws on 25 years of experience to help clients find clearer thinking and steadier emotions. He aims to create a calm space where concerns can be talked through without judgment.

He helps people facing challenges related to LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and isolation.

Background and approach

He also works with clients on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and building self-love. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings so progress is visible week to week. Roderick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and shape strategies.

He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the pace accordingly. This makes it easier to move from feeling stuck to trying small changes that add up. His background combines medical training with counseling practice.

That mix helps him notice both emotional patterns and day-to-day routines that affect mood. He emphasizes simple habits and clearer thinking alongside emotional work. People who choose him often want direct talk, clear goals, and steady support through hard moments.

He encourages taking small steps and tracking what works. The aim is to increase confidence and restore a sense of control over daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Roderick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approach and access: how therapy works online

Roderick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes working through traumatic memories and reactions while building safety and coping skills; this helps when past events continue to cause flashbacks, avoidance, or intense emotions. Another approach focuses on anxiety and mood by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors in daily life; this helps reduce worry and improve everyday functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying an approach for a few sessions, checking progress, and adjusting the plan together as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter updates, step-by-step coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent contact between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based techniques and a practical approach. Sessions emphasize clear goals, straightforward conversation, and steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of professional work experience combining medical training and counseling practice. That background informs both emotional and daily-life recommendations.

Where is he licensed and based?

He practices in the District of Columbia and holds credentials listed as MD, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients for remote work.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.

What is the process to begin working together?

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