- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Roosevelt
Roosevelt Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on common parenting concerns such as stress, anxiety, behavior challenges, and coping with life changes. He draws on twenty years of professional experience to help parents who are worn out, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. His approach is steady and practical, aimed at small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
He begins by listening closely and building trust.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a parent’s pace and focus on clear goals like improving routines, reducing conflict, or managing strong emotions. Roosevelt uses straightforward techniques rather than long explanations, so parents leave with simple, usable steps to try between meetings. Roosevelt combines client-centered work with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
That means he pays attention to each person’s story while teaching ways to notice thoughts, try different behaviors, and calm the nervous system. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find what matters most and take realistic next steps.
His practice also addresses issues tied to parenting life, including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, and chronic health challenges such as HIV/AIDS and hospice care. Roosevelt is based in California and offers sessions in English, including with international clients when scheduling allows. Sessions may include phone calls, video meetings, live chat, or text messaging.
He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and schedules sessions according to availability.
What Roosevelt works with
Everything Roosevelt lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Roosevelt helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Roosevelt lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Roosevelt Uses Practical Approaches Online
Roosevelt often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each parent's experience so solutions match their values and life. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce stress and improve routines. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can calm strong emotions and ground daily parenting moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels realistic. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on what works and what does not. This keeps therapy practical and focused on immediate improvements.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick questions, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied time zones.
Questions people ask about Roosevelt
What parenting concerns does Roosevelt address?
He supports parents dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, behavior challenges, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Roosevelt uses a calm, listening-first style that combines client-centered care with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has twenty years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with a range of concerns related to parenting and personal wellbeing.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is a California-based clinician and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients when scheduling allows.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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