About Roger
Roger Kolker is a licensed mental health counselor based in Massachusetts. He holds a Master of Arts and lists LMHC and LPC credentials. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and major life changes.
He uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions so people can name what feels hard and try small changes. Roger aims to create an open space where a person can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
He emphasizes steady steps toward clearer goals and more manageable days. With four years working as a licensed clinician, he draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult thoughts.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Client-centered techniques keep the work grounded in the person's own experience. Roger often addresses attachment and communication problems, control issues, and struggles with life purpose or self-love.
He also has experience with post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, sexuality, and end-of-life concerns such as hospice and bereavement-related stress. Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely in several formats. He encourages people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to take a first step toward clearer direction and better coping.
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for anxiety, stress, life changes, and questions about identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving in daily life. Client-centered therapy gives space for someone to be heard and understood while they work through choices and setbacks at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation can change over time as needs shift, and approaches are combined to match what is most useful in the moment.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels like too much. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people continue steady work toward values, coping, and relationship goals without adding long travel or schedule barriers.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts, Louisiana
- Languages
- English