Richard Watson, LCPC

Richard Watson, LCPC, focuses on practical therapy that helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He works from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective and blends mindfulness and acceptance-based methods to make sessions clear and actionable. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people cope with strong emotions and difficult situations.

Richard draws on nine years of clinical experience supporting people with mood disorders and substance use concerns. He treats anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma-related problems among other struggles. He also addresses issues such as sleep trouble, low self-esteem, anger, and coping with big life changes.

Sessions focus on spotting patterns that keep problems going and trying small, manageable changes. He helps people learn to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Practical exercises and short experiments are used between sessions to build new habits.

Richard emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s experience. He asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients set realistic goals. He also attends to the ways stress, caregiving duties, and grief can shape daily life.

People who contact him can expect direct feedback and simple tools to use right away. His work includes supporting those wrestling with addiction, codependency, obsessive thinking, and issues like guilt, impulsivity, and loneliness. He aims to help people find steadier footing and move toward greater calm and purpose.

How CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness work online

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and to try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to practice between meetings.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take value-driven actions even when uncomfortable feelings arise. ACT offers tools for living with strong emotions while moving toward meaningful goals.

Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Simple mindfulness practices are introduced in sessions and can be brief exercises to practice during the week.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and together choose which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face work and structured exercises. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people use short, written check-ins or get support between meetings. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and how someone prefers to engage with therapy.