Rick Fulton, LPC

Rick Fulton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three decades of clinical experience. He practices online and draws from a cognitive behavioral approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and related concerns. He aims to build a respectful, supportive relationship where people leave sessions with practical steps to try at home.

He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes helping people facing grief, bipolar disorder, PTSD, dual diagnosis, and substance use challenges. He also offers Christian counseling when requested, while remaining inclusive of other beliefs.

In sessions he combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and motivational interviewing methods. He focuses on helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try small changes, and track progress over time. Many conversations cover relationship strain, family of origin issues, communication and commitment concerns, codependency, and coping with major life changes.

Practical matters are clear up front. He maintains scheduled hours Monday through Friday and some weekend times, responds to messages within 24 hours, and asks for 24-hour notice for missed live chat or video appointments. After two consecutive no-shows, clients must contact him to reschedule.

Rick emphasizes compassion, acceptance, and support. His aim is that each session leaves people with something usable for daily life and forward steps toward their goals.

Using CBT and Motivational Approaches Online

Rick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. CBT sessions focus on simple experiments and step-by-step changes that can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their reactions and build calm attention, which supports stress and emotion regulation.

Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen commitment when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change. It’s a collaborative way to explore readiness and pick practical next steps together. Rick will discuss these approaches and help decide which fits a person’s goals and preferences rather than prescribing one method from the start.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit brief check-ins or lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and messaging suit ongoing check-ins, short reflections, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules while exploring which approaches help most.