- Focus on outcomes
- Evidence-based techniques
- Goal oriented work
About Richard
Richard Castle is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or who are coping with grief. He also supports clients dealing with relationship concerns and offers coaching-style guidance when useful.
He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize practical conversation and clear steps clients can try between meetings. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.
Over two decades of work have exposed him to many patterns that cause repeated pain, such as communication problems, commitment issues, and impulsivity. He also helps with issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, and difficulties that arise during midlife transitions. Money and financial issues are listed among his additional focus areas for those wanting to address money-related stress.
His background includes long-term clinical work in Virginia and a variety of settings that shaped his approach to everyday problems. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to keep sessions focused and practical. Decisions about methods are tailored to each person’s situation.
People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward conversation, exploration of choices, and collaborative planning. He supports clients as they set goals and try small changes that add up over time.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns, test those thoughts against reality, and try small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is helpful for problems like stress, depression, and worry.Another frequent strand of his work centers on communication and problem-solving. Sessions break down difficult conversations and recurring conflicts into manageable steps, practice new ways of speaking or responding, and set real experiments to try between meetings. This is useful for relationship strain, commitment concerns, and issues tied to impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean combining techniques or adjusting pacing until the client feels the work is useful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy fits around work, parenting, or other responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns, plus a range of related issues such as impulsivity, communication problems, and money and financial issues.
What is his general way of working?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He creates a nonjudgmental space and focuses on clear steps and goals clients can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What credentials and region apply?
He holds the LPC credential, and he is licensed to practice in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the platform before booking to be sure which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.