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Online therapist

Richard Roe

Calm, straightforward counseling that fits your life

Credentials
LPC
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Richard

Richard Roe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 26 years of clinical experience. He uses down-to-earth talk and practical tools to help people work through stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and life changes. He treats problems like sleep and eating issues, addiction, and emotional struggles such as low self-esteem or isolation.

Richard writes treatment plans that fit each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He draws from several well-known therapy styles to shape sessions around what actually helps the client.

Background and approach

That can mean learning new skills to handle strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or exploring how attachment patterns affect relationships. Sessions are conversational and focused on concrete steps a person can try between meetings. Richard aims to create a respectful and sensitive atmosphere in session.

He listens first, then co-creates goals and a plan. He encourages small, manageable changes and checks in on progress regularly. Over his career he has supported people dealing with trauma, bipolar symptoms, caregiver stress, and midlife transitions among other concerns.

He also addresses issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and challenges around purpose and meaning. The emphasis is on practical strategies that match each person’s needs. For those interested in remote care, Richard offers multiple online formats.

He guides each person through choosing the best way to meet based on their situation and comfort level.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to shift feelings and outcomes. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and some sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. The plan is collaborative - he listens, suggests a direction, and adjusts based on what helps most.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options let people schedule care around work, caregiving, or health needs and try formats that feel comfortable. Remote formats also make it easier to practice skills in everyday settings with the therapist's guidance.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and many life transition issues listed in his profile.
What kind of therapy style should I expect?
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused, drawing on approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based, and client-centered methods to match individual needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 26 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.
Where is the therapist licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with licence MO LPC 2002027405.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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