George Rico Bodin LMHC, MCAP

For clients facing relationship challenges, I offer guidance for couples and individuals seeking healthier connections. Drawing from approaches like Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I help clients improve communication, resolve conflict, and deepen intimacy. Whether you’re managing romantic, familial, or interpersonal stress, I aim to support meaningful growth and stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care, supporting clients navigating questions of identity, coming out, gender exploration, or societal stressors, for both individuals and couples. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I provide a deeply empathetic and validating environment that honors each person’s unique journey. I help clients strengthen self-acceptance, cope with minority stress, and develop strategies to thrive in both personal and professional spaces.

At Bodin Counseling Services, I work with clients experiencing anxiety, helping them identify triggers, manage overwhelming thoughts, and develop practical coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, I guide clients toward reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, and building resilience in daily life. My goal is to create a safe space where clients feel empowered to regain control and confidence.

I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is especially effective for clients struggling with emotional dysregulation, intense relationships, or self-harming behaviors. DBT provides tools for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients build resilience and healthier coping skills. This structured approach is particularly beneficial for LGBTQ+ clients, who may face unique stressors related to identity, societal stressors.

I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. By combining structured exercises with practical coping strategies, I guide clients toward lasting behavior change and improved emotional regulation. CBT allows for measurable progress, and I tailor each approach to meet the unique needs of every individual I work with.

As a Master Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), I specialize in substance use and behavioral addiction counseling. I work with clients to address underlying triggers, develop relapse prevention strategies, and integrate healthy coping mechanisms. I also combine trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches like Seeking Safety to support long-term recovery and holistic well-being.