Richard Orona, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Richard

Richard Orona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses practical, evidence-informed therapies to help people facing family and parenting concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on small changes that add up. Sessions are aimed at finding workable steps parents and partners can try right away.

Richard views therapy as a team effort to make everyday life feel more manageable. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed ideas, and solution-focused techniques.

Background and approach

That mix helps identify unhelpful thoughts, strengthen relationships, and build new routines. Richard draws on 13 years of counseling work in agencies and independent practice across Texas. In sessions he assesses the issue, then narrows in on simple, realistic strategies.

He often works with couples and families to improve communication and solve specific problems. He also helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, and sleep difficulties. Richard holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine.

His license is TX LPC 63047. He offers services in English and does not accept international clients. Therapy with Richard usually happens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online family support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in how people connect and respond in relationships. Online sessions using attachment ideas help pinpoint interaction patterns and practice new ways of relating that can reduce conflict and improve closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. In virtual sessions CBT techniques are used to try practical experiments between meetings and track what helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and values. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan so the approach fits the family’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and partners. Video calls let therapists observe interactions and coach communication in real time. Phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family schedules and to practice new skills when they matter most.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar symptoms, and sleep difficulties.

What is his style in therapy?

Richard uses a practical, goal-oriented style. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment ideas and solution-focused work to find steps clients can try between sessions.

What experience does he have?

He has 13 years of experience working in counseling agencies and independent practice, supporting individuals, couples, and families through common life and relational struggles.

Where is he licensed and located?

He practices in Texas and holds the license TX LPC 63047 as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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