- Somatic focus
- Trauma-informed
- Strengths-based
About Richard
Richard uses an attachment-aware and systems-informed lens to help people see how current problems connect to past relationships and life context. He pays attention to the nervous system and how it shapes reactions, so conversations often include both talk and bodily awareness. This means sessions can move between discussion and guided somatic noticing rather than staying only in thought.
His work is experiential and practical. He helps people slow down, notice bodily sensations, and name what is happening in the moment. That approach can be useful for managing panic, overwhelm, dissociation, and the pull of addictive behaviors.
Richard also supports people handling grief, life transitions, parenting strain, and challenges around identity, including gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. He draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems ideas alongside somatic practices to create a tailored plan each person can try.
With four years of clinical experience, Richard blends compassionate listening with hands-on tools. He invites clients to explore both the sources of their pain and their strengths, and to take small, steady steps toward better balance.
How Somatic and Trauma-Informed Methods Work Online
Somatic Therapy brings attention to the body's sensations and rhythms to help reduce overwhelm and regulate the nervous system. It often uses grounding, breath awareness, and gentle movement to help people notice what their body is signaling and to change unhelpful physical patterns.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the ways past hurt shapes present reactions and safety. It helps people make sense of traumatic memories and learn new ways to respond that feel less reactive and more manageable.
Internal Family Systems treats the mind as made of parts that carry feelings and beliefs. Working with these parts helps people understand inner conflicts like self-criticism, shame, or the urge to use substances, and creates space for a calmer, more compassionate sense of self.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That exploration can take a few sessions and may blend more than one approach over time.
For practical matters, confirm available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling that can work around work or caregiving obligations.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Richard works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, depression, and related concerns such as attachment and codependency.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions combine talk with body-focused practices and experiential work. The approach emphasizes slowing down, noticing sensations, and linking present reactions to past experiences.
What is Richard's clinical background and experience?
Richard has four years of clinical experience and uses trauma-focused, somatic, and systems-oriented approaches in his practice.
What credentials does Richard hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does Richard work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.