About Richard
Richard A Harris Jr is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 19 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. He values each person's knowledge of their own story and looks for strengths to build on during care.
He meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to break concerns into manageable pieces and test small changes that can make daily life easier.
Background and approach
He listens for patterns that keep problems active and works with clients to try new ways of coping. His approach is collaborative. He encourages questions and invites clients to set the pace.
The aim is to help people gain tools they can use outside sessions and to track what is helping over time. Richard also has experience with mood-related issues like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, impulsivity, panic attacks, phobias, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and veteran and armed forces issues. These areas inform how he frames goals and chooses strategies for each client.
People who prefer remote work can use phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. Information about session costs varies by location and uses a cancelable subscription model. To begin, users follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn and practice coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing exercises and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach focuses on mood regulation and routine-building for depression and bipolar symptoms, helping people recognize mood patterns and develop daily habits that stabilize functioning.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the person’s life and needs.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that’s helpful. Phone sessions can be a better option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messages let people check in between sessions or work through issues without scheduling a full call. These options give flexibility and help therapy keep working alongside everyday demands.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English