Gregory Rico is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience.
01About Gregory
Gregory Rico is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. He speaks plainly and treats people with respect and compassion.
Gregory aims to create a steady, practical space where people can begin to feel clearer about their next steps. His approach is tailored to each person.
Background and approach
He listens first, then works with clients to build simple goals and steps that fit daily life. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and solution-focused tools to set achievable goals. Gregory has worked with people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and challenges with sleep or eating.
He also supports those coping with caregiver stress, career transitions, self-esteem issues, and questions about attachment and intimacy. His background includes many years helping people manage shame, guilt, and isolation. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational.
He will help identify small changes that can have a big impact, from shifting daily routines to trying new ways of talking about problems. Gregory encourages honest feedback so the plan can change as needed. People who prefer direct, respectful guidance often find his style helpful.
He works from Texas and communicates in English. For those starting therapy, he emphasizes steady progress and collaboration.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 19026 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1417111469 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gregory lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Gregory names
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Gregory draws from client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities. This approach means sessions begin with listening to what matters most, then shaping the work around the client's goals and values. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through identity, relationship, or emotional concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep or eating issues, and unhelpful thinking that fuels stress. Solution-focused therapy is part of his toolbox too, concentrating on immediate steps and practical goals that clients can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. Gregory will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. He encourages honest feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing brief updates or coaching. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the focus on steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Gregory help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT and gender-related concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career shifts, and related life challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
Gregory uses a conversational, client-centered approach that focuses on what matters to the person. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to create practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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