- Faith-informed care
- Practical coping steps
- English and Spanish
About Richard
Richard Alford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 23 years of experience. He draws on faith and practical counseling skills to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and self-esteem struggles. He presents a calm and straightforward presence and combines spiritual perspective with structured problem solving.
He listens first and helps people name what matters to them. Sessions often include practical steps for coping, clearer communication strategies, and attention to family patterns that affect daily life. Prayer and elements of inner healing are included when clients want that spiritual focus.
Richard has worked with people dealing with grief, anger, career changes, and long-standing family wounds. He helps clients consider how past relationships shape present choices and supports steps toward healthier boundaries and connection. He also addresses caregiver strain, codependency, and blended family concerns.
Therapeutic work blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused planning. Trauma-focused methods are used when past hurts continue to affect mood or behavior. The aim is steady progress through realistic goals and manageable steps.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish in Texas. People who want spiritual guidance alongside psychological tools may find his style fitting. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake flow to match and schedule a session.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify values, and supports choices that feel right for the individual. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, accepting presence while working through stress or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and many daily coping problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress is made and new needs appear.
Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or scheduling around work breaks more practical. Licensed professionals can adapt their methods to the online context so the focus stays on clear goals and steady steps forward.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, career concerns, and related challenges such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine listening with practical guidance. He blends client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and solution-focused steps while incorporating spiritual practices when desired.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 23 years of experience working with people through life transitions, addictions, grief, and family wounds.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.
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