- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Solution-focused methods
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, family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting, anger, and bipolar challenges. He also focuses on attachment issues, abandonment, blended family concerns, and communication and commitment problems.
He draws on practical strategies to address what matters most to each person. Sessions begin with a clear look at the problem and move toward specific steps a client can use right away. Richard uses methods that help people change the thinking that fuels difficult behavior and try new actions instead.
Richard’s background includes work in counseling agencies and private practice. He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine. His clinical work has included individual and couples work across a range of everyday concerns, including relationship conflict and substance use challenges.
In sessions he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to find practical solutions and manageable goals. He helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and replace them with alternatives that support different choices. He also uses attachment-informed ideas to understand patterns that show up in close relationships.
People meet him for focused skill building, clear action plans, and ongoing checks on what is working. He aims to help clients develop self-management skills that support progress beyond the therapy room.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts that lead to stressful behavior. CBT is practical and often involves homework like thought records or behavior experiments to try between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy helps look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; it can be useful for relationship worry and repeated interpersonal problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, attachment-focused ideas, or a blend best fits the situation and the pace the client wants.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins between appointments. It also supports practicing tasks in real-life settings and following through on agreed homework without needing to change daily routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and related family issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, solution-focused work and cognitive methods that look at thoughts and behavior. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in counseling agencies and private practice with individuals and couples.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.