Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Richard works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Richard
Richard Alford is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of clinical experience in Texas. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and big life changes. Richard names faith as an important part of his work and often weaves spiritual reflection into sessions for clients who want that perspective.
He keeps sessions grounded and practical. Conversations usually focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep showing up, and small steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses clear, direct language and wants clients to leave sessions with actions they can take the same week. Richard blends different therapy styles to fit each person. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and build trust, cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts, and trauma-informed approaches when past events keep affecting present life.
He also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress. Many clients see him for struggles tied to family wounds, communication problems, caregiving stress, or difficulties with addiction and recovery. He also supports people who feel stuck by emptiness, guilt, or trouble reconnecting to relationships and life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Richard uses both practical exercises and spiritual reflection when it fits the client. He aims to help people find clearer thinking, calmer responses, and better ways to manage anger and stress.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Richard's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that increase stress or fuel anger, then practice different ways to respond. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior changes related to addiction.He also employs Client-Centered Therapy which focuses on listening, building trust, and following the client’s pace. That approach helps people feel heard and safe enough to try new ways of coping and relating.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Richard works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, values, and daily life. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is working and what needs to change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving schedules. Video calls are good when seeing nonverbal cues matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler to join. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, homework review, or people who prefer writing to speaking.
These options aim to make consistent work on anger, stress, trauma, and recovery more practical for busy lives.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is practical and direct, combining listening with clear action steps. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience as a licensed therapist working with a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people located in Texas.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.