- 27 years experience
- Strengths based
- Goal focused
About Richard
Dr. Richard Highland is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. He practices in Tennessee and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related concerns. He believes people bring strengths and know their own stories, and he aims to support them as they make change.
He uses straightforward, goal-focused work in sessions. That often means identifying what is getting in the way, trying small changes, and checking what helps. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to break unhelpful patterns and to build motivation for new habits.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, immediate goals and to notice progress between sessions. These tools are blended to fit the individual rather than following a rigid script.
Dr. Highland frames therapy as a partnership. He listens for each person's priorities and helps plan steps that feel doable. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and ways to cope with life transitions.
People often seek him for concerns tied to relationships, family of origin issues, codependency, caregiving strain, and substance use. He also supports those facing cancer-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and attachment-related struggles. His work is aimed at helping people move toward more satisfying and manageable daily life.
Approaches that translate to online care
Many of his methods fit well with remote or distance work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, testing those ideas, and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and strong emotions, which can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
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 schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical skill practice, homework, and follow-up between meetings to help therapy fit regular life.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and many relationship and life-change concerns including codependency and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses practical, task-oriented methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people try changes and notice results.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC, with licensure in Tennessee noted alongside his background in other states.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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