- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief help
- Veteran issues experience
About Richard
Richard A Harris Jr is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 19 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and depression. The profile also notes experience with panic, phobias, social anxiety and phobia, mood disorders, impulsivity, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and veteran and armed forces issues.
He approaches work practically and directly. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and focuses on strengths that already exist. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented; he helps people name problems, try new ways of responding, and notice what changes.
Richard aims to make the process understandable. He explains methods plainly and checks progress each step of the way. People can expect clear feedback and suggestions they can practice between sessions.
Over his career he has worked across a range of clinical settings in Virginia and has supported people through acute stress, ongoing mood challenges, and reactions to traumatic events. That variety informs how he adapts strategies to fit what each person needs.
He encourages small, manageable steps toward change. Early sessions often focus on immediate coping and reducing distress. Later work can look at patterns, triggers, and developing longer-term skills to manage mood and anxiety.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Richard works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach is behavioral strategies that help people break patterns of avoidance and slowly face feared situations. This can be useful for panic, phobias, and social anxiety where practicing small steps builds confidence.Another frequently used method involves skills for mood and emotion regulation. These techniques teach ways to notice strong feelings, reduce intensity, and choose coping actions that feel manageable. They are often helpful for depression, bipolar symptoms, and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes regular check-ins and adjustments based on what is or isn’t helping.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people use virtual sessions to keep continuity of care while managing work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. The profile also lists phobias, panic, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a practical, conversational style that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping skills, and checking progress over time.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in the profile. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a first session?
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