Rodney Louden, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Rodney Louden

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Affirming Therapy

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rodney Louden

Hello, Rod Louden here. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Antioch College and a Bachelor’s from the University of Colorado. I have been practicing since 2003. I combine Narrative Therapy, which views the relationship with the problem as the problem, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which highlights how thoughts influence feelings—negative thoughts lead to anxiety, depression, fear, and other challenges. My approach I blend Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in a solution-focused way, helping clients make positive changes quickly. I provide tools and skills that help clients change their relationships with anxiety, depression, fear, and more, empowering them to free themselves from these forces. My focus I work with individuals, couples, and families. After 27 years, I retired from the Department of Children and Family Services, where I was a Supervising Children’s Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor. During that time, I maintained a private practice, gaining extensive experience helping clients solve a wide range of problems. My communication style I aim to create a safe, comfortable environment away from chaos. I’m grateful to have earned trust over decades. I’m not a therapist who just listens and asks, “How does that make you feel?” This is a collaboration—I am an ally in the process of change. My journey to mental healthcare At 17, a sibling was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. After many conversations, my mother said, “You would make a great therapist.” That planted the seed. I love helping people create insights that lead to positive life changes. My goals for you Our first sessions will focus on the goals you want to reach.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Antioch College, Master's in Counseling Psychology
University of Colorado (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1144237983

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What practice does Rodney Louden work with?

Rodney Louden works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

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Rodney Louden frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rodney Louden on their profile.