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Richard Smith

Practical, accepting therapy for life transitions

LPC Michigan

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

Richard Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions, bringing an accepting and nonjudgmental presence to each session.

Background and approach

Richard emphasizes creating a space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions openly while working toward clearer coping strategies and healthier patterns. His practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin dynamics, fatherhood questions, and midlife concerns.

He draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and acceptance-oriented approaches, to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Richard encourages taking the first step toward change and supports clients through the process of identifying values, improving relationships, and rebuilding routines after loss or upheaval.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety. CBT is practical and skills-focused, useful for addressing worries, relationship patterns, and unhelpful habits.

He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters. This approach can help with life transitions, compassion fatigue, and rebuilding purpose after difficult experiences.

Choosing the best way to work is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring to therapy, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and formats to suit different comfort levels. These modalities make it easier to maintain regular contact and continue therapeutic work across busy schedules and changing life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, as well as related topics like attachment issues, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the typical therapeutic style during sessions?
The approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with client-centered care, aiming to create an open, nonjudgmental environment while using practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has four years of professional work experience in counseling practice and has supported clients across the concerns listed in his specialties and focus areas.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential with license number MI LPC 6401223648 and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How does pricing and subscription work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this counselor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English