Richard Watson is a licensed counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who focuses on helping people get past depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma.
01About Richard
Richard Watson is a licensed counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who focuses on helping people get past depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. He uses clear, practical methods so clients can learn skills they can use between sessions. He believes the client is the expert on their life and works together with them to set realistic goals.
His approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based strategies.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve noticing thoughts and behaviors, testing them against real-life evidence, and practicing new ways of responding. He also brings in motivational and solution-focused techniques when people need short-term structure or help making changes. Richard emphasizes a trauma-informed stance and pays attention to each client’s resilience and history.
He encourages honest conversation about painful experiences and supports people as they lean into discomfort to grow. The work can feel hard at times, and he helps clients move at a pace that balances challenge with support. He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns from mood disorders and ADHD to addiction and grief.
Richard also addresses issues like caregiver stress, codependency, impulsivity, and problems with sleep or intimacy. He welcomes clients who prefer online work and offers several remote formats. People who choose to work with Richard can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and collaborative goal setting aimed at everyday improvements in mood, coping, and relationships.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180013962 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1548937170 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Richard names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and values, then take small steps toward a meaningful life even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practice and problem solving; it often helps with mood problems, sleep, and compulsive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills that reduce reactivity to stress and support emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person’s situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients can expect a mixture of learning, practice assignments, and check-ins to see what is working.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a traditional session feel and nonverbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, live chat can suit faster exchanges, and messaging supports ongoing reflection and brief updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping a steady course of care.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and related issues such as ADHD, bipolar, and sleep problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using CBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools to teach skills and set goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma-informed care, and related struggles.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds an IL LCPC license and practices out of Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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