Profile / United States
Richard McGraw, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Stress and anxiety work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Richard
Richard McGraw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 28 years of experience. He has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice, and has been in private practice since 1997.
He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, and substance or behavioral addictions. He also supports those facing grief, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and major life changes.
His main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In practice he uses structured conversations to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests different ways of responding. Sessions are interactive and focused on concrete steps a person can try between meetings.
Richard draws on decades of varied clinical work to shape each plan. That background means he can talk through issues that show up after medical events, in child welfare settings, or following traumatic experiences. He avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps discussion direct and practical.
Clients can expect clear problem-focused work, guidance on behavior changes, and coaching on tools for everyday situations. The emphasis is on skills people can use right away and simple ways to measure progress over time.
How CBT and practical approaches are used in online sessions
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and habits that add to stress or low mood. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - identifying a thought, testing whether it is accurate, and trying a different response - which can be practiced between meetings.He also brings a problem-focused conversation style developed from work in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice. That background supports work on trauma-related reactions, caregiving strain, grief, and stress that follows medical or life transitions.
Choosing a method is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences, and then recommend approaches to try. Progress is measured by small, observable changes and adjustments are made if something is not helping.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find the practical focus of CBT transfers well to remote sessions because homework and behavior experiments are easy to assign and review.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting issues, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are interactive and structured, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional experience, including roles in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, hospice, and private practice since 1997.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW, licensed in Missouri, and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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