Richard Fulton

Hello! I received my Masters Degree in Counseling at the University of North Texas in Denton Texas. I come from a cognitive behavioral orientation although I also use gestalt therapy. I have treated mental health and addiction issues for 29 years. I have worked with a variety of populations including people with grief issues, HIV and AIDS, dual diagnosis (addiction with a mental health disorder), couples, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I currently have a private practice in Meridian Texas. I practice exclusively online. I provide Christian counseling if you ask for it. My practice is all inclusive regardless of what you spiritual belief is or is not. I am trained in the stages of change and motivational interviewing techniques. I am certified to teach Developing Capable Young People, a course developed by the late Stephen Glen for caregivers of young people. "My goal for clients is to establish an alliance …using love, acceptance, and support. "My hope is that client's can take something with them from each session that they can apply to their daily lives". Just a word about the no show policy I have. If you are going to miss an appointment for a live chat or video session please give me 48 hours notice. There is a no show fee of $85 if you do not let me know you why you missed the session. I believe in providing compassion, love, and support to my clients. Please make note that I do not provide counseling on demand. So if you send me a message in the middle of my night. I will respond to your post within 24 hours. I respond to all posts within that time frame. SPECIALTIES: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression. Also experienced in: LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Divorce and Separation , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , First Responder Issues , Guilt and Shame , Infidelity , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Post-traumatic Stress , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Self-Love , Sex Addiction , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia. Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing. Years of Experience: 29