About Richard
Richard A Harris Jr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 19 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, as well as those facing trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. He treats specific concerns like panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
Richard works in a straightforward, respectful way. He starts by listening to a person's story and building on their existing strengths.
Background and approach
He encourages small, practical steps that can reduce distress and help a person feel more in control. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. In practice he supports people coping with trauma and the aftereffects of abuse.
He also helps those navigating military and veteran-related issues and disruptive mood challenges. His approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Richard aims to create a calm setting where people feel heard and understood.
He frames challenges as problems that can be worked on together, not as fixed faults. He emphasizes the courage it takes to start therapy and offers steady support along the way. People who choose him can expect regular check-ins on progress and adjustments to the plan as needed.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping strategies for everyday life.
Approaches that support anxiety and trauma online
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem-solving. One approach emphasizes learning practical coping skills to manage worry, panic, and day-to-day stressors; this often includes short exercises and behavioral strategies people can use between sessions. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic or painful experiences at a pace each person can handle, helping lessen the power of distressing memories and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to your goals and preferences and then suggests which techniques to try first. Progress is reviewed regularly, and methods are adjusted to fit what is most helpful for you.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people seeking help. Video calls let conversations feel more like in-person meetings while still saving travel time. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
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