Richard McCranie , LPC

Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ-related concerns, grief and loss, and a range of related life challenges. His approach to counseling emphasizes forming a collaborative alliance in which open communication about feelings, thoughts, and behaviors guides the work. Richard sees therapy as a process that begins when parts of life feel unmanageable or unclear, and he aims to help clients clarify goals, develop more effective coping skills, and navigate transitions with practical strategies.

Richard earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history from The University of Georgia in 2004, and he later completed a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at Valdosta State University. His early roles included work as a Primary Therapist at The Marcus Institute and service as a Case Manager Supervisor in New York City supporting individuals with developmental and mental health disorders. Upon returning to South Georgia he held positions in admission and intake with Crescent Pines/Anchor Hospital and The DeKalb Community Service Board, then at Ascena Health (St. Jude’s Recovery Center, Inc.). In 2015 he began providing one-on-one therapy and case management in residential and outpatient settings, and in 2018 he received his professional counselor license. Over subsequent years he served in medication assisted treatment coordination and program management, directed clinical services for an agency, and in 2023 launched a private practice where he continues to provide care for individuals with addictive, behavioral, and mental health disorders. His LPC credential denotes that he is a licensed professional counselor qualified to provide clinical services in Georgia.