My name is Cody Pickrodt, LMHC-D, LCPC. I am a mental health counselor licensed in the states of New York and Maine. I provide psychotherapy primarily through tele-health platforms.

My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the “why,” so you may live with any “how.”

Our work together would be collaborative and personalized to your needs. The initiative to enter therapy demonstrates the will to change. The hardest part in most journeys may be the first step. You would not be alone, and you have my support all the way.

I conduct myself with compassion and sensitivity so that you may experience the space to process thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Q & A

What was your path to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor?

My path toward becoming a mental health provider began in the arts where I learned the therapeutic power of creative expression. This led me to a career as a teacher, which laid the foundation for my mission in mental health. As a therapist, my journey has taken me into schools, hospitals, inpatient/outpatient clinics, substance abuse facilities, and people’s homes. I’ve had the privilege of serving clients from all walks of life with whom I have been grateful and honored to facilitate healing.

What should someone know about working with you?

I believe in building a relationship based on trust and open communication. I will take the time to listen to your concerns, thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options, and work collaboratively to develop personalized care plans that align with your goals and values. We proceed in an active, affirming, holistic, and comprehensive manner. In this way, we will encounter and treat unconscious and conscious material to help you live a more meaningful and authentic life. My goal is to provide you with the tools and the self-efficacy to use them. I believe that no one approach will fit everyone, so I offer a variety of interventions that will allow me to be the most effective therapist for you. When you reach out for therapy, I will offer a consultation to see how we might work together and schedule a time to meet on a weekly basis.

What do you do to continue learning and building competencies as a provider?

In addition to my clinical practice, I am constantly expanding my continuing education, staying updated with the latest advancements, as well as consulting and collaborating with a variety of professionals in the mental health field and beyond. I am a member of the American Mental Health Counselors of America and the New York Mental Health Counselor Association.

What are you most excited about within the evolving mental health landscape?

I am excited about the ongoing de-stigmatization of mental health and treatment. I am encouraged by the number of people I see seeking support and taking their mental health seriously. The initiative to enter therapy demonstrates the will to change. My expectation is for this trend to continue and expand in all areas. I hope the doubt associated with seeking help continues to dissipate and that we may build strong communities in which we can heal and grow.

I incorporate mindfulness into our work together, in addition to dialectic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused approaches; I also integrate supportive, trauma-informed treatment with an emphasis on psycho-education.