Hello! My name is Jon Richard, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works in Austin, Texas. After graduating from the Masters of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program at St. Edward's University, I completed an internship at Capital Area Counseling (CAC) which is the most rewarding chapter of my adult life. At CAC, I discovered my therapeutic "voice" while counseling a diverse sample of the population (those who suffered from addiction, gender dysphoria, divorce, the harsh realities of youth and middle age).
By "therapeutic voice" I mean that a person-centered approach was congruent with my easy-going personality. I felt more authentic with clients when we engaged in a loose, organic conversations (sometimes informed by cognitive behavioral therapy). Since that time, I have gravitated toward Solution Focused Brief Therapy (though I cannot market myself as an official SFBT therapist). I find SFBT to be particularly liberating because it leads with inspiring the client by asking them about their desired outcome. Once I learn what difference you would like to notice in yourself, my line of questions will focus on your previous experience with happiness/success. The more vividly you can describe your history with the desired outcome, the more possible it seems.
The popular saying amongst SFBT experts like Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is "It's simple, but it's not easy". I cannot promise "easy", but I will say that the journey will be meaningful and invigorating.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 73226
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Very easy to speak with.
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
good
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Jonathan's great! so helpful and a good fit for me, though I was wary about a male counselor at first.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I felt lost, alone, and repressed my emotions. When Richard and I talk he not only listens, but sees me for the person that I am. He also see who I want to become. He’s helping me bring the best parts of myself out. Thank you and I appreciate you Richard.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Jonathan is awesome!!! Great to work with
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Mr.Richard is an amazing therapist and helped me through my personal struggles in life and gave me great second opinions and insights on things I was unsure of. Thank you for all your help.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes