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Richard Yates

Empathetic, skills-focused counseling for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Anger, ADHD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Richard

Richard Yates is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on supporting people facing overwhelming life circumstances and intense emotional challenges. He aims to be present during difficult periods, listening closely and helping clients develop practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, and mood instability.

Background and approach

With attention to concerns such as trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, impulsivity, men's issues, and young adult issues, he brings a problem-solving orientation to therapy. Yates uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to structure sessions and teach skills that target thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

His training and four years of clinical experience in Texas inform a straightforward, skills-based approach designed to help clients cope more effectively and pursue clearer goals. He emphasizes collaboration and practical tools aimed at improving daily functioning and emotional regulation.

Online Skills-Based Therapy with CBT and DBT

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical behavior changes; CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with attention and impulsivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is employed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques from CBT and DBT to create a plan that fits the person’s situation and pace. This shared decision making helps tailor sessions to what the client wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, fit sessions into busy lives, and access care from home or another convenient location while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a range of issues including trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, with additional attention to impulsivity, men's issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is skills-oriented and practical, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build emotion regulation and coping strategies.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
He has four years of professional experience working with clients in challenging situations, applying training in CBT and DBT to support better daily functioning.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 76426 and practices with clients located in Texas.
Is therapy offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

ImpulsivityMen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English