- Client-centered
- Skills and solutions
- Supportive listener
About A.
A. "Roger" Crooks is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, and family concerns. He also supports those facing low self-esteem, depression, and specific worries like panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, fatherhood challenges, and midlife transitions. Roger aims to make therapy practical and focused so progress feels tangible from session to session.
He uses a client-centered, flexible style that adapts to what each person needs. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building skills that fit daily life. Roger often incorporates solution-focused ideas to set clear, achievable goals and track change over time.
People can expect a collaborative tone in the room. He listens first, then helps prioritize what will make the biggest difference. The work is straightforward and goal-oriented while still allowing room to process deeper feelings when needed.
Over his career Roger has worked in a range of settings across North Carolina. That experience informs a practical approach to common problems parents and individuals bring, including navigating parenting roles and family tension. His LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Roger asks clients to clarify what they want from therapy and to try small, achievable steps between sessions. Progress is measured by clearer choices, reduced intensity of distress, and better everyday functioning. He encourages people to check whether his style feels like a good fit before committing to longer-term work.
Approaches that focus on skills and goals
Roger describes his work as client-centered and often uses solution-focused ideas. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on identifying small, concrete steps a person can take now. This approach helps when stress, parenting challenges, or relationship problems feel overwhelming by breaking change into manageable actions.He also relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that build coping skills and reduce intense symptoms. These kinds of techniques teach practical tools for managing anxiety, panic attacks, or racing thoughts, and they can include repeated practice of new behaviors and tracking progress over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest options and try them together. If something does not fit, adjustments are made so therapy stays useful and focused on what matters to you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or make it easier to attend brief check-ins during a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to work well at a distance, while keeping sessions practical and focused on everyday life improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on fatherhood issues, midlife crisis, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered, eclectic approach and often draws from solution-focused practices. Sessions emphasize practical skills, strengths, and clear goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years of experience in the mental health field working across different settings in North Carolina. That background informs a practical, problem-solving approach.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.