- CBT methods
- Solution focused work
- Family of origin
About Richard
Richard Orona is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and family issues including family of origin concerns. He also addresses sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and mood issues such as bipolar presentations.
Richard draws on practical, research-informed methods. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with solution-focused techniques to pinpoint problems and test workable changes. Sessions emphasize identifying thought patterns and then practicing different behaviors that lead to better daily outcomes.
Clients can expect a focus on concrete skills and step-by-step strategies. Richard often assesses the immediate concern, then highlights small changes clients can try between sessions. He looks for methods that fit a person’s life and routine rather than abstract theory alone.
He has worked in community counseling agencies and in private practice, giving him exposure to varied challenges across relationships and personal struggles. That background informs how he addresses relationship work, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin.
Richard also uses narrative and attachment-informed ideas when helpful, especially when patterns from the family people grew up in still shape current reactions. He aims to help people notice those patterns, test new responses, and build personal skills for ongoing self-development.
People who choose him typically want a practical, goal-focused approach that links thinking, behavior, and relationships. To begin, clients complete an intake path that helps match goals to methods and to a first session plan.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-informed approaches in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Attachment-informed ideas look at how early family patterns shape current relationship responses and communication. He also brings in elements of the Gottman Method when working on relationship skills, which focuses on communication, conflict management, and rebuilding trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means assessing what a client wants to change, trying an approach, and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try methods that involve communication practice and skill-building between meetings, so progress can continue between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, and related challenges such as parenting stress and sleeping problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-focused style combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and brief solution-focused methods to identify thoughts and try new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in counseling agencies and private practice with individuals, couples, and people facing family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas and follows those state credential details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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