- 26 years experience
- Missouri LPC
- Works with adults
About Richard
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions often include learning concrete skills to handle stress and anxiety, talking through grief and loss, and developing ways to cope with anger and difficult memories. He also supports people dealing with addictions, changes at work, or struggles with self-esteem and body image.
Attachment issues and abandonment concerns are part of his focus, along with communication problems and intimacy-related worries. He helps people who face chronic illness or caregiver stress find ways to manage daily life and emotional strain. He also works with issues such as impulsivity, isolation, and midlife transitions.
Richard draws on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs and goals rather than using a single roadmap.
He asks clients to take the first step by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. International clients may be supported, and sessions are arranged according to scheduling options.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on committed action toward their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and impulse control. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current feelings and connections, and it helps people understand and improve patterns in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what seems to help, then suggest ways to proceed. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes access possible for people living far from providers or who have mobility or caregiving constraints. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, worksheets, and coping strategies to work well in remote sessions so progress can continue between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard most often address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, and addictions. He also works with issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, conversational style and tailors sessions to each person. Expect skill-building, reflection, and guidance that fits daily life.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs a practical approach to problem solving.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. His practice is based in that state.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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