Richard Orona, LPC
Licensed counselor for relationships and mood
- 13 years experience
- Family and couples therapy
- Evidence-based care
About Richard Orona
Richard Orona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience who helps people make tangible, long-lasting changes in their lives. He brings a practical, goal-oriented perspective shaped by work across counseling agencies and private practice, and he emphasizes what matters most - nurturing family connections and helping individuals move toward meaningful goals while enjoying the process. He often draws on personal experience as a parent of four to inform a strengths-based approach to family and parenting concerns.
Richard has supported individuals, couples, and families with a range of concerns, including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and sleep difficulties. He combines assessment with practical strategies, focusing on skills clients can use day to day to foster self-development and sustain progress. His work centers on identifying the issues that matter most and locating attainable solutions that align with each person s life and priorities.
Educationally, he holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine. Clinically, he uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns and build new behaviors. He remains committed to research-informed practices and to helping clients find the changes they are seeking.
Richard has supported individuals, couples, and families with a range of concerns, including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and sleep difficulties. He combines assessment with practical strategies, focusing on skills clients can use day to day to foster self-development and sustain progress. His work centers on identifying the issues that matter most and locating attainable solutions that align with each person s life and priorities.
Educationally, he holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine. Clinically, he uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns and build new behaviors. He remains committed to research-informed practices and to helping clients find the changes they are seeking.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Orona have?
Richard Orona has 13 years of experience.
Is Richard Orona a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 63047.
In which languages does Richard Orona provide therapy?
English.
Where is Richard Orona located?
Texas.
How can I work with Richard Orona as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Orona through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Orona work with international clients?
Richard Orona does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Orona 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Richard Orona commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy, and he also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns shape current connections and can help with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and challenges in close relationships. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques so the work fits each person or couple. This collaborative planning helps ensure the chosen methods feel useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Sessions can take place as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that suit their routine. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, continue care through life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.