Richard Castle, LPC

Richard Castle is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Virginia with 24 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or depression. He also supports those wrestling with relationship concerns and life changes. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings.

Richard focuses on practical, moment-to-moment work that helps people take small steps forward. He listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. Conversations usually center on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and making decisions that fit a person's values.

Over two decades in practice has exposed him to a wide range of concerns, including commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and money-related stress. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, infidelity, and midlife transitions. His experience includes work with mood disorders and personality-related challenges.

Sessions are collaborative: Richard and the client set goals together and track progress. He emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions, such as practical coping strategies and ways to handle difficult conversations. The focus is on useful tools rather than jargon.

Sessions are conducted in English and Richard does not accept international clients. Prospective clients are asked to select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach he uses centers on building coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing and grounding techniques, problem-solving steps, and ways to manage intense emotions in daily life. This approach helps people feel more steady during stressful moments.

Another frequent focus is short-term work around relationships and communication. That involves practicing clearer ways to state needs, spotting patterns that lead to conflict, and rehearsing different responses to tense conversations. It is suited to people who want concrete changes in how they relate to others.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Richard works with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays useful and relevant.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, for example by removing travel time, allowing brief check-ins between commitments, or offering sessions that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing other obligations.