Richard Smith, LPC

Therapist in Michigan

Richard Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Licensed inMichigan
License6401223648
NPI 1750047312
Experience4+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Richard

Richard Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He has four years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and big life changes. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel straightforward and manageable.

Richard creates a calm space where people can talk about painful or confusing feelings without judgment. He listens closely and follows the person's pace, focusing on what matters most right now.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with clear next steps between meetings. His work often addresses attachment issues, communication problems, and struggles that come from family of origin or divorce and separation. He also supports men facing midlife questions, fatherhood challenges, and concerns about guilt, shame, or forgiveness.

Richard has helped people dealing with post-traumatic stress and process or sex-related addictions as well. Richard uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's situation. He incorporates attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current patterns.

He also draws on acceptance and commitment strategies and client-centered listening to help people make values-driven choices and feel heard. People who prefer straightforward talk, clear goals, and a steady, respectful pace often find his style a good fit. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients for remote work.

Credentials

LPC (Michigan): License 6401223648 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1750047312 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction

Approaches Richard names

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Online support

How attachment and ACT translate to online therapy

Richard integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into remote sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, helping people notice and change repeating patterns. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings instead of struggling with them.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made, rather than relying on a fixed protocol.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick updates, reflective writing, or ongoing check-ins between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, travel schedules, or different time zones while keeping focus on practical steps and relationship patterns.

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Frequently asked

What problems does he help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues and problems with communication, infidelity, and family of origin.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is calm and direct. He listens with a client-centered approach and uses practical strategies to set clear goals and small steps between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a Michigan LPC credential and has four years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LPC in Michigan and practices with that credential in mind for his work.

Can I work with him if I live outside the US?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers remote sessions for people who live outside Michigan or the United States.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

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