Rodney "Rod" Mayes, LMFT

Therapist in Utah

Warm, experienced LMFT guiding practical change

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30 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

30 years experience
Focus on relationships
Self esteem support

About Rodney

Rodney "Rod" Mayes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Utah with 30 years of clinical experience. He earned a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University in 1993 and has spent decades working with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self esteem concerns.

Rod also supports those dealing with career stress, parenting challenges, and the aftereffects of trauma or emotional abuse. He has recent experience working with adolescents who have struggled with pre-adoption trauma. His background includes work with a broad range of family of origin and relationship issues.

Rod describes his style as warm and interactive. He aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem-solving that fit each person’s needs.

He draws on several therapeutic approaches to help clients move forward rather than stay stuck in the past. Dialog and treatment plans are tailored to a person’s situation, goals, and pace.

Rod encourages people who want a more fulfilling life and offers support to help them take the first steps toward change. He is the author of From Someday to Success, which outlines his beliefs about personal growth and change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people make choices that feel right for them. This approach supports issues like low self esteem, relationship questions, and life purpose concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses structured conversation and exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. By identifying and reshaping those stories, people can change how they relate to past events and move toward different futures.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then shape sessions around what seems most helpful. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can adapt exercises and conversations to work well over remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical progress and clear goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rod commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, career questions, and self esteem issues, plus related concerns like communication problems and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful conversation and practical steps tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of experience in clinical practice and has worked across many relationship and family challenges.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Utah.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States schedule with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.