Richard A Harris Jr is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 19 years of experience.
01About Richard
Richard A Harris Jr is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with 19 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and depression. He approaches clients with respect for their experience and focuses on practical steps toward feeling better.
He believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths into the work. Sessions focus on building on those strengths while learning new ways to cope with symptoms and setbacks.
Background and approach
The tone is supportive and goal-oriented, with the client guiding priorities. In sessions he listens carefully and helps people break problems into manageable steps. That can include developing routines, practicing grounding skills for panic or flashbacks, and learning communication patterns that reduce tension.
He keeps language plain and aims for tools people can use between sessions. His background includes nearly two decades of clinical work in Virginia as an LPC, supporting people with a wide range of mood and anxiety concerns. He also has experience addressing issues faced by veterans and those with impulsivity or disruptive mood concerns.
People looking for help can expect a collaborative process. He works to create a plan that fits a person’s life and goals. Progress is tracked in small, measurable ways so adjustments can be made as needed.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701015242 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1558248427 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Impulsivity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and panic, teaching grounding exercises, breathing work, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations so panic and avoidance become more manageable. Another approach targets mood disorders like depression and bipolar-related mood swings by helping people establish routines, track mood patterns, and use behavioral strategies to increase positive activity and stability.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means clients can expect a practical, team-based process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller check-in is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share quick updates, or have shorter check-ins during a break at work. These options help people get consistent support without major schedule changes.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He listens, identifies strengths, and helps people learn practical coping skills they can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 19 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and anxiety concerns and with issues affecting veterans and those facing impulsivity or disruptive mood problems.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC in Virginia and carries that credential while practicing with people in that region.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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