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Richard Krebs

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Alabama

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Richard

Richard Krebs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings six years of clinical experience to his work and draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness practices, he helps clients address symptoms, build coping skills, and work through painful memories or patterns.

His background includes time in independent practice and experience supporting people in a residential substance use setting, which informs a practical, goal-oriented style. Richard emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, aiming to help clients develop clearer thinking, healthier communication, and improved emotional regulation.

He offers sessions in English and provides multiple online formats to fit different schedules, with subscription-based sessions that can be adjusted or canceled according to availability.

Online care grounded in practical therapies

Richard commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as part of his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, while ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action even in the presence of difficult feelings. He also employs elements of DBT and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when those tools fit the client's needs.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time and combining strategies from different approaches as appropriate to support progress.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are impractical. These options provide flexibility in frequency and format so clients can find what works best for their schedule and therapeutic aims.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Richard works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is the general therapeutic approach and style used?
He uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, focusing on skills, values-based change, and processing distressing memories when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has six years of experience working in clinical settings, including independent practice and a period supporting people in a drug rehabilitation setting.
What credentials and region are associated with this provider?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license AL LPC 4380 and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English