Hello! My name is Jon Richard, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works in Austin, Texas. After graduating from the Masters of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program at St. Edward's University, I completed an internship at Capital Area Counseling (CAC) which is the most rewarding chapter of my adult life. At CAC, I discovered my therapeutic "voice" while counseling a diverse sample of the population (those who suffered from addiction, gender dysphoria, divorce, the harsh realities of youth and middle age).
By "therapeutic voice" I mean that a person-centered approach was congruent with my easy-going personality. I felt more authentic with clients when we engaged in a loose, organic conversations (sometimes informed by cognitive behavioral therapy). Since that time, I have gravitated toward Solution Focused Brief Therapy (though I cannot market myself as an official SFBT therapist). I find SFBT to be particularly liberating because it leads with inspiring the client by asking them about their desired outcome. Once I learn what difference you would like to notice in yourself, my line of questions will focus on your previous experience with happiness/success. The more vividly you can describe your history with the desired outcome, the more possible it seems.
The popular saying amongst SFBT experts like Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is "It's simple, but it's not easy". I cannot promise "easy", but I will say that the journey will be meaningful and invigorating.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 73226
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Jonathan is my second therapist ever. I feel very comfortable with him. He listens to me and gives me beautiful words of advice or different perspectives. He has definitely helped me more than he knows already. Thank you. I do hope to continue making progress with him by my side.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dude is really good. Pretty cool too. 10/10 recommended.
Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
He is truly the best! Jonathan responds quickly, checks in on me often, and is always so present during our sessions. He listens, offers suggestions, and asks thought provoking questions. I’m so lucky I found him and I can’t imagine talking to anyone else!
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Jonathan has helped me set goals and gave me tools to achieve those goals. He’s very easy to talk to and always checks up on me before and after our sessions.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks
Jonathan is great! Has shown me different ways of seeing things that I wouldn’t have been able to on my own.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I had never done therapy before, so I had no idea what to expect. Mr. Jonathan is attentive, listens to me, and of course, this makes him a really good therapist. I feel I can outwardly express my deepest secrets without judgement, which allows me to navigate my own psyche and heal.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd