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I believe that in the therapeutic relationship, the therapist is the professional but the client is the expert. It is through empowerment, understanding, and collaboration that people can best heal and reach their goals. My areas of expertise include mood disorders (i.e., depression and anxiety) and substance use disorders. I take a trauma-informed approach, respecting the differences in life experiences and resiliency that we all have. For therapy to be effective, there must be trust, openness, and authenticity. As therapy can be quite uncomfortable, and even painful, one must be willing to lean into the discomfort to find growth.
My practice is based largely on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. I guide individuals as they practice identifying, challenging, and replacing unhealthy ways of thinking and behaving that have contributed to the development, and perpetuation, of their problems.
One of the most difficult things to do is to put our hand up and admit that we need help. Whether we are struggling with loneliness, sadness, or uncontrollable worry, it can be challenging to talk about the thoughts and the feelings we are experiencing and I respect the difficulty one faces in asking for help.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
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Richard is a kind and caring person and I enjoyed my time with him. He has helped me through a difficult time in my life and I will forever be grateful for his time and professionalism throughout.
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Richard for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Highly recommend Richard. Life changing.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning anger management
I have been working with Richard for five months, and he has taught me so many techniques to help me understand myself and my mind, and to assist me in being a better friend to myself.
Richard has been so professional and supportive throughout our time together, and he has actively changed the way I will view myself, my thoughts, people around me and the world around me for the rest of my life.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Highly recommend
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Richard is a great listener and is very kind. He offers interesting feedback on topics I had not considered. I consider the time spent with him to be valuable.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Richard understands me...from day one. He analyzes quickly and offers great counsel.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I could not rate Richard higher. Very easy to talk to and very supportive. I feel I’m making real progress working with Richard which is unlike past experiences I’ve had with Therapy.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Always helpful and responsive
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am a very fresh, new patient of Richard's but even thus far he executes my goals in therapy in a complimentary way for my thought process. Top drawer.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and adhd
I love having Richard Watson as my therapist.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse, adhd, and anger management
He’s the goat
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Really helpful and direct with the counseling but in the best way.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management
Richard has been great to work with. I would highly recommend!
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Richard is an extremely professional therapist. I’m lucky that I got to be in therapy with him. He helped me gain confidence in myself.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Richard has a way of describing things very clearly. He breaks down complex ideas in a way that make it easy to understand. This comes together in a really supportive way, and feels like he understands what I'm feeling. When I am having a hard time explaining something or sharing, I never feel judged and he gives me the time and space I need to do so. I have only been working with Richard for a few weeks, but I look forward to our next sessions.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
First time doing Therapy but Richard seems be to be top notch. Listens to my concerns and really seems invested in me reaching my goals.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Richard is a very nice and understanding person. I'm a beginner in therapy and i can tell that his therapy methods are pretty helpful, so i have no doubts about his professionalism. He is also very patience which gives a confidence boost.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
While I and Richard am currently in our second session (this may make this unanimous), we have had two good sessions so far. I look forward to seeing how it plays out over say the next 6 - 12 months depending on how I use the service.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Richard automatically makes you feel comfortable and that you are in good hands. He has a calming presence, creates a safe and trustworthy space to work through challenges with surprising ease. He certainly knows how to help navigate through anxiety and provided me with practical tools via his knowledge of CBT. He seems to know just when to provide validation, feedback, and skills. Richard is an asset to the BetterHelp team and I so appreciate our time working together.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, grief, and compassion fatigue
Richard has been so helpful in validating my feelings and helping me adjust my perspective. He's professional, kind, and easy to talk to.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Richard has helped me in finally feeling like I own my life instead of the other way around I was so stressed all the time and bitter and angry and very negative to myself in setting fairly high expectations and realizing most of them but failing in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and I finally feel like I have a grip on the wheel and control more than just myself but my surroundings surround yourself with what you know to be truths and come into anything atleast well knowledgeable and if you can't see ask questions before assuming the worst and when things do seem to be "Going against you" or "Not going your way" ask the most important question "Why?" Taking the time to think things through and why I do the things I do in a light I've never seen I finally have a direction and something that I can see and can attain and honestly I want to personally thank you for the help you've provided me
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Richard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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