Dr. Richard Highland, LPC-MHSP, LPC
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Strengths-based care
About Dr. Richard Highland
He holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, and Licensed Professional Counselor - and has long worked to empower people to take courageous steps toward meaningful change. His approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and build the skills needed to manage emotions, reduce symptoms, and improve relationships. Whether addressing addictions, managing anger, or coping with depression and anxiety, he aims to support and encourage progress at a pace that fits each person’s needs.
Dr. Highland frames therapy as a partnership that honors clients’ stories and strengths while offering tools and strategies to navigate life transitions and persistent difficulties. He encourages those ready to pursue a happier, more satisfying life to take the first step toward change with guided, compassionate support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Richard Highland have?
Dr. Richard Highland has 27 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Richard Highland a licensed therapist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Highland holds these credentials: LPC-MHSP, LPC. License details: TN LPC-MHSP 5685, GA LPC LPC003343.
In which languages does Dr. Richard Highland provide therapy?
Dr. Richard Highland provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Richard Highland located?
Dr. Richard Highland is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Dr. Richard Highland as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Richard Highland through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Richard Highland work with international clients?
Dr. Richard Highland does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Richard Highland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn concrete strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for stress, anger, and coping with difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change, strengthening motivation, and resolving ambivalence, making it useful for addictions and behavior change goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Richard Highland works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or blend strategies that best fit the individual. This shared decision-making helps tailor the work so it feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily routines.
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