Richard Yates is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing intense stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems tied to trauma and abuse.
01About Richard
Richard Yates is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing intense stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems tied to trauma and abuse. He works with issues like anger, impulsivity, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges common to young adults and men. He offers steady listening and practical steps to move forward.
He prefers short-term, skills-based work that focuses on solving current problems and building coping tools. Richard uses methods based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions include talking through what is hard now, practicing new ways to respond, and building routines that reduce daily stress. He aims to break big problems into manageable steps so progress feels achievable. Richard's background includes four years of clinical experience in Texas and he holds an LPC credential.
That experience includes helping people in difficult situations find realistic strategies and calmer ways to react when emotions run high. People who prefer direct, practical strategies with a steady listener may find this approach useful. He focuses on clear, teachable skills and a straightforward style that fits people who want tools they can use between sessions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 76426 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1234567890 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Richard names
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04Online support
CBT and DBT Skills for Online Support
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to change them. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when impulsive reactions cause trouble in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which skills to try first and will adjust methods based on goals and what feels most useful. Progress often comes from practicing new skills between sessions and checking what helps.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face; phone can be a shorter check-in or fits low-bandwidth situations; chat and messaging can be used for brief updates, practicing skills, or when typing feels easier. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family life and support ongoing skill practice.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Richard focus on?
He works with trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar, and depression. He also focuses on impulsivity, men's issues, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, skills-oriented approach that teaches practical coping strategies. Sessions emphasize learning tools to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working with people in challenging situations and applying measurable strategies in therapy.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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