About Richard
Richard Amparan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and depression. He uses straightforward language and practical steps to help people make small, steady changes that add up over time.
Richard tailors each plan to the person in front of him. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and mixes approaches to match individual goals.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through upsetting memories, learning new ways to manage anger, and building routines to improve sleep. His work also addresses related challenges like abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication breakdowns, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, narcissistic dynamics, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
He aims to break down problems into manageable steps so progress is visible. Richard writes short- and long-term goals with measurable markers so people can see change. He is flexible with scheduling and offers evening and weekend availability when needed.
People can expect a practical, goal-focused approach that adapts as progress happens. He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are held in English and are offered through multiple online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
How evidence-based tools work online
Richard uses well-established therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger. These methods teach concrete skills people can use between sessions to notice patterns and change reactions.For trauma-related concerns he applies therapies that involve safely talking through distressing memories and learning to respond differently. These approaches aim to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and lessen symptoms such as nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are useful for full sessions that mirror in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send notes, ask questions between sessions, or fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family life.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
Also listed
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English