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Richard Alford, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Stress and Addiction focus
See online therapy options- CBT and solution work
- Faith-informed options
- Practical coping skills
About Richard
Richard Alford is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, anger, relationship and family challenges, and issues connected to faith for those who request it. He speaks English and Spanish and has worked with many people facing career pressure, grief, and major life changes.
He uses straightforward methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions often include practical steps to manage strong feelings and to change behaviors that keep problems going. When faith is important to a client, spiritual conversation and prayer are available as part of his work.
Richard draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking habits and test new responses. He also uses Client-Centered techniques to focus on what the person wants to change and Solution-Focused methods to set concrete goals. Trauma-focused tools are available when past hurt affects current life.
In sessions he typically looks for specific, manageable changes a person can try between meetings. He talks through communication problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related concerns in clear, practical terms. The focus is on immediate coping skills and steps toward longer term improvement.
People can expect direct conversation about goals and measurable progress. Richard emphasizes regular review of what is working and what needs to be adjusted so sessions remain focused and action-oriented.
How his approaches translate to online care
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thinking patterns and practicing different responses in day-to-day life, which can fit well into an online session format. Client-Centered Therapy is used alongside CBT to clarify a persons goals and priorities; this approach centers the conversation on what the client says matters most and guides session topics.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and then suggest whether CBT, Client-Centered work, solution-focused steps, or trauma-focused techniques best match the needs. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also support using worksheets, homework tasks, and brief skill practice between meetings so work continues between sessions.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, anger, relationship and family challenges, grief, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How does he usually approach therapy?
He uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and set small, workable goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 23 years of experience as a licensed counselor working with adults facing interpersonal and life-transition issues.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Texas and practices as an LPC in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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