Dr. Richard Highland , LPC-MHSP, LPC

Dr. Richard Highland is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. He holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC-MHSP indicates Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider - which reflect his training to treat a range of mental health concerns. Over nearly three decades he has worked with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, and depression, offering practical strategies and steady support.

He approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths are the foundation for change. While respecting that expertise, he partners with clients to identify goals, build coping skills, and navigate life transitions. Seeking help is framed as a courageous first step, and he focuses on empowering clients to move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. His work emphasizes skill-building, collaborative problem solving, and fostering resilience as clients address personal and relational challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Richard Highland draws on evidence-informed approaches to help clients address immediate problems and build long-term skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with stress, anger, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and strengthening internal motivation, a helpful fit for addictions and behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Highland works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting course as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to fit care around work, family, and daily routines. These options make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain continuity between sessions, and engage in therapy from a familiar environment.