About Richard
Richard Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with four years of experience. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. He aims to make starting therapy feel doable for people who are nervous about taking that first step.
Richard creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can say what’s on their mind. Sessions are practical and straightforward.
Background and approach
He listens first, then helps clients set clear, manageable goals. He works with issues tied to attachment, communication problems, and family of origin wounds. He also helps people dealing with infidelity, divorce and separation, and the complicated feelings around fatherhood.
Addictions like problematic porn use, gambling, or exercise are part of his practice as well. Richard uses approaches rooted in acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral methods, and emotionally focused work to address patterns that keep people stuck. He also draws on attachment-based and client-centered principles to build trust and understanding.
The techniques are explained in plain language and matched to each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and can be conducted online for international clients. Richard encourages people to move at their own pace and focuses on practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Approach-based online therapy that fits your life
Richard commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear, which can help with anxiety and life transitions. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and aims to teach practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work stays useful and realistic.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text sessions work well for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and can support steady progress without commuting.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English