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01About Richard
Dr. Richard Highland brings 27 years of clinical experience to his practice in Tennessee. He is listed as LPC-MHSP and LPC and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression.
He also works with concerns around identity and trauma. He speaks English and practices with a straightforward, respectful manner. He approaches sessions assuming each person knows their own life best.
He listens for strengths and builds on them.
Background and approach
He encourages small, practical steps people can try between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to what feels doable for the individual. His practice often addresses relationship and communication problems, commitment and control issues, and problems coming from family of origin.
He also supports people facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer-related stress, and co-morbid conditions that complicate daily life. Addictions, drug and alcohol concerns, and domestic violence histories are among the topics he has managed in clinical work. Dr.
Highland uses methods that focus on thinking patterns, awareness, motivation, and short-term goal setting. Those approaches help people change unhelpful habits, manage strong emotions, and make practical choices that reduce distress. Sessions are organized to identify clear goals and steps to reach them.
People who appreciate clear guidance, a calm presence, and therapy that connects to real life may find his style helpful. He aims to support people as they take concrete steps toward improved mood, better coping, and clearer communication.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC003343 · expires September 2026
- LPC-MHSP (Tennessee)
- License 5685 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1295096220 · 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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Richard names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Richard names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach-driven care in online sessions
Dr. Highland commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try new patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps strengthen resolve when ambivalence about change is present.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those aims. The plan can shift as progress and needs become clearer, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or a way to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent care and to try different formats to see what works best.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, self esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues like caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and family of origin problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and goal focused. He listens for strengths, outlines practical steps, and helps people try new ways of coping between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 27 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with addiction, mood disorders, and trauma-related issues.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC, with licensure noted in Tennessee and Georgia records.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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