Roger Midgett, LICSW
LICSW helping clients find practical, creative paths forward
- Solution-focused care
- Person-centered approach
- Supports creative expression
About Roger Midgett
Roger Midgett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with extensive experience supporting people facing mood and thought disorders. He holds an MSW - a Master of Social Work - from the University of Washington and has maintained a long professional association with King County Mental Health. Over more than three decades in practice, Roger has developed a solution-focused, person-centered style that emphasizes practical strategies tailored to each individual's needs.
Roger's clinical training includes Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He draws on these methods to help clients identify workable skills and new ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings. Roger collaborates with clients to select the strategies that best address their goals and life circumstances.
He also has a strong interest in creativity and imagination, and he helps people move through barriers that block self-expression. Roger frames counseling as a way to prepare for both the risks and the rewards of sharing oneself and one's creative work, guiding clients toward greater confidence in expressing their ideas and emotions.
Roger's clinical training includes Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He draws on these methods to help clients identify workable skills and new ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings. Roger collaborates with clients to select the strategies that best address their goals and life circumstances.
He also has a strong interest in creativity and imagination, and he helps people move through barriers that block self-expression. Roger frames counseling as a way to prepare for both the risks and the rewards of sharing oneself and one's creative work, guiding clients toward greater confidence in expressing their ideas and emotions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Roger Midgett have?
Roger Midgett has 33 years of experience in counseling and behavioral interventions.
Is Roger Midgett a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW. License details are WA LICSW LW00007934.
In which languages does Roger Midgett provide therapy?
Roger provides therapy in English.
Where is Roger Midgett located?
He is located in Washington.
How can I work with Roger Midgett as my therapist?
You can work with Roger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Roger Midgett work with international clients?
Roger Midgett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Roger Midgett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. It is useful for persistent anxiety, depression, and stress when changing every thought is not realistic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT can be helpful for mood instability, strong emotional reactions, and difficulties with relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that allows clients to explore their feelings and grow at their own pace - it can be especially valuable when someone needs a safe, validating space to process personal challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Roger collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access care from home or between commitments, accommodate different communication preferences, and maintain continuity of support when schedules or locations change.