Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Richard works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Richard
Richard Orona, LPC, uses straightforward, goal-focused therapy to help people make real changes. He draws on practical methods that address thoughts, behaviors, and relationships so clients can tackle issues like stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. His work is grounded in helping people find clear steps forward.
He has 13 years of experience in counseling, including time in agencies and independent practice in Texas. That history includes helping people with relationship struggles, addictions, sleep problems, grief, and challenges tied to family and parenting.
Background and approach
His background includes a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine. In sessions he blends approaches to match the person’s goals. He often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and narrative or attachment-based ideas to examine relationship patterns.
He also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term, achievable steps toward change. Practical skills are a focus. Clients work on specific tools for managing emotion, improving communication, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
He aims to help people build habits they can keep after therapy ends. Richard emphasizes collaboration. He listens for what matters most, helps set clear goals, and supports clients as they try new strategies.
He invites people to bring their concerns and to take small, steady steps toward the life they want.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Richard's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Richard often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns influence present connections and communication, which can help with relationship stress and family concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those needs, and adjust plans as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist set clear short-term steps so everyone can see what’s working and what to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a nonvisual check-in is preferred. Live chat or text can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Richard
What kinds of problems does he help address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, addictions, sleep issues, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused and attachment-informed approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of counseling experience working in agencies and independent practice in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.