Richard Orona, LPC

Richard Orona, LPC offers practical, goal-oriented counseling that focuses on thoughts and everyday habits. He draws on 13 years of experience to help people make concrete changes in how they think and act. Sessions focus on identifying what matters most and taking small steps toward clearer goals. He writes simply and works with people who want straightforward strategies to feel better and function more effectively.

Richard has worked in counseling agencies and in private practice across Texas. He has supported individuals and couples through depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and addiction concerns. His background includes a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine, and he brings those perspectives into practical sessions.

His approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts and behaviors, with solution-focused work that targets specific changes. He helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and track small wins that build confidence. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments to keep progress going.

Clients can expect a straightforward assessment of their main concern and a plan with clear steps. Richard aims to help people strengthen relationships, manage stress and sleep issues, address parenting and fatherhood concerns, and reduce substance-related problems through focused effort. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and practice new habits in everyday life.

He practices in Texas and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients complete an online questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches guide online work

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to connect thoughts and everyday habits. CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking that lead to stress or depression and then practice different responses. He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Richard collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He checks in on progress and adjusts the plan so the work stays practical and relevant to the client's life.

If you are interested in online options, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy is more consistent. Many people find it helpful to practice new skills between sessions and report back, which helps keep changes on track.