I am licensed in Ohio with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma, abuse, anger management, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
OH LISW I.2304998-SUPV
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My therapist is so helpful to me. I feel like I've made a lot of progress in only a few short weeks. I never feel judged.
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Richard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and ad