Richard Turner, LPC
Virginia LPC focused on stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Family and career
About Richard Turner
Richard Turner, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), is a Virginia-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience offering support for stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties. He works with individuals navigating difficult life transitions and complex relational challenges, drawing on his background to help people regain balance and pursue meaningful change.
Richard approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face life’s challenges. He emphasizes practical skills and collaborative problem-solving while respecting a client’s pace and perspective. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage - Richard frames the work as a partnership and intends to provide steady support as clients take those steps.
Whether addressing symptoms of anxiety, patterns that maintain addictive behavior, or communication and connection within families and careers, Richard aims to help clients identify goals and build skills to move forward. His practice in Virginia focuses on helping people cope with change, manage stress, and strengthen relationships through a respectful, strengths-based approach.
Richard approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to face life’s challenges. He emphasizes practical skills and collaborative problem-solving while respecting a client’s pace and perspective. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage - Richard frames the work as a partnership and intends to provide steady support as clients take those steps.
Whether addressing symptoms of anxiety, patterns that maintain addictive behavior, or communication and connection within families and careers, Richard aims to help clients identify goals and build skills to move forward. His practice in Virginia focuses on helping people cope with change, manage stress, and strengthen relationships through a respectful, strengths-based approach.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Turner have?
Richard Turner has 10 years of professional experience providing therapy.
Is Richard Turner a licensed therapist?
Yes. Richard Turner is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. His Virginia license number is VA LPC 0701013792.
In which languages does Richard Turner provide therapy?
Richard Turner provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Turner located?
Richard Turner is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Richard Turner as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Turner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Turner work with international clients?
Richard Turner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Turner 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 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions aligned with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by shifting the focus from symptom control to meaningful living.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment patterns shape current ways of relating to others and oneself. This approach can assist clients working through adoption and foster care issues, abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, and difficulties with intimacy and trust.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to address anxiety, unhelpful thinking patterns, and coping skills for everyday stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard Turner works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while still working with licensed professionals to address stress, relationships, addiction, and life transitions.