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Online therapist

Adam Riffe

Practical support for family and life challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Adam

Adam Riffe is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, family conflict, anger, and low self-esteem. He brings 12 years of professional experience and a direct, practical approach. He meets clients where they are and focuses on concrete steps they can use between sessions.

Adam treats family-related concerns and other common life challenges. He pays attention to patterns in relationships, communication problems, control issues, and the impact of caregiving stress.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, adoption and foster care experiences, and the ripple effects of infidelity or separation. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small, manageable changes. Adam encourages people to name what matters most and to try tools that fit their day-to-day life.

He often works on skills for anger management, impulsivity, and coping with cravings or substance use patterns. He emphasizes that clients are the experts in their story and builds on existing strengths. The work is collaborative, with clear goals and practical exercises to practice between meetings.

Adam aims to support people as they move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Adam is licensed in Minnesota as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and offers care in English. He accepts only clients located within the United States and does not take international clients.

Practical session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Adam uses well-established therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify patterns in relationships and day-to-day triggers, then teaches concrete skills for communication, anger management, and coping with cravings. This style helps when family conflict, control issues, or impulsivity get in the way of daily life. Another approach emphasizes strength-based exploration, helping people recognize existing resources and build small routines to support self-esteem, motivation, and recovery from substance use or shame. That work often includes homework-like practice that is easy to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s schedule and needs, and adjust techniques over time based on what works.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life. These options let people meet from home, check in between sessions, and use the communication style they prefer. The focus stays on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress regardless of the format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Adam help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, anger, and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on areas like abandonment, attachment, caregiving stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and practical, concentrating on strengths and small, doable changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
Adam has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with relationship and life challenges.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Minnesota, listed as MN LMFT 2867.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients; sessions are offered to clients within the United States who meet licensing rules.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.
How does the cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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