- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Richard
Richard McGraw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 28 years of experience. He has been in private practice since 1997 and has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice. He commonly sees people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, parenting questions, ADHD, and related issues.
His style is interactive and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem-solving more than labels. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach and adapts discussions to the person's needs. That means looking at thoughts, behaviors, and routines that keep problems going and testing alternatives together.
He has experience with a broad range of concerns that often connect to family history and current relationships. He helps people talk through grief, addiction challenges, anger, intimacy questions, and work or career stress. He also supports those coping with life changes such as separation, blended family adjustments, adoption and foster care issues, or aging and caregiver strain.
In sessions he draws on his background to address practical problems and safety needs when they arise. Conversations can include communication skills, managing strong emotions, setting boundaries, and planning achievable behavior changes. He aims to make steps clear and doable.
People considering work on family of origin patterns, attachment questions, or longstanding behavior cycles will find his experience relevant. To begin, he asks about current concerns and what a useful next step would look like.
Using CBT approaches in online sessions
Richard McGraw primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to see if things feel different. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some relationship difficulties.In practice he tailors conversations to what the person brings. He will work collaboratively to figure out which techniques or focus areas fit best for the client's goals and situation. Clients and therapist decide together what to try and how to measure progress over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people keep regular sessions while balancing work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, anger, intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, interactive style that focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is his main approach and he adapts discussion to the person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice before maintaining a private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients as noted, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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