Therapist profile
Rochester Damon, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma
Continue with RochesterKey details
- CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 14107; LPC, Texas / 97094
- NPI1659859882
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Rochester
Rochester Damon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of professional experience. He is based in North Carolina and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.
Rochester uses practical, skills-based methods in sessions. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches. That means clients can expect tools to notice thoughts and patterns, skills for managing intense emotions, and strategies to process difficult memories.
He focuses on straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way day to day. Rochester helps people spot triggers, practice breathing and grounding skills, and try small behavior changes between sessions. He also works on handling anger that shows up at home or work, and on stress that builds up over time.
Rochester emphasizes collaboration. He and the client set goals, try practical exercises, and review what helps most. Appointments aim to be direct and useful rather than theoretical.
Clients should confirm current session options before booking. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Rochester often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which translates well to short practice exercises and between-session tasks. DBT teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can be practiced in real time and reviewed together in a session.He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people ground themselves and reduce emotional reactivity. Mindfulness practices are taught in simple steps and can become brief daily habits that reduce the build-up of anger and stress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Rochester works collaboratively to choose approaches that fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. He checks progress and adjusts techniques so sessions remain practical and focused.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow short check-ins when needed, and let clients practice skills between appointments without lengthy travel.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He helps people who struggle with anger as part of stress, work frustration, parenting challenges, or ongoing resentment.
What kind of approach does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to teach skills and process experiences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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