- Faith-informed approach
- Focus on practical change
- English and Spanish
About Richard
Richard Alford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. He draws on his long clinical background and Christian values to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
He focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Richard listens and then offers clear, reasoned guidance. Sessions often include spiritual discussion when clients want faith to be part of their healing.
People come to him for relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, career and workplace stress, and coping with life changes such as grief or separation. He also works with codependency, communication problems, and the fallout from family-of-origin wounds.
Richard uses approaches that center the client's experience. He relies on client-centered conversation, solution-oriented work, and tools from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused methods to tackle patterns that cause pain. The work is collaborative and goal-focused, with steps clients can try between sessions.
Sessions may include prayer and inner healing for those who want spiritual elements included. Richard aims to combine empathy with practical suggestions so people can make steady progress. He offers services in English and Spanish and practices in Texas.
For someone feeling stuck, he presents a clear, faith-aware path forward that balances emotional care with actionable change.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy is focused on understanding the person's experience and responding with empathy and respect. It helps people who need a safe space to talk through feelings and make sense of their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and coaching toward concrete goals, which can help when people want quick, practical progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with clients to identify needs, set goals, and try methods that suit their values and pace. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to each person's life.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between in-person commitments. Some sessions may be shorter or less formal to match a work break or a tight day, while others can follow a full therapy schedule. The emphasis is on shaping therapy to fit daily life and the goals a client brings to sessions.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, self-esteem, grief, family and relationship issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, career stress, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools and goal-focused sessions. Spiritual discussion and prayer can be included when clients request faith-based guidance.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 23 years of clinical experience working with people on life transitions and complex challenges, often integrating spiritual resources alongside clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.