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Richard Orona, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Richard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Richard. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

He great tells the truth in a respectful way and understands what I am talking about looking forward for more to come

Reviewed February 2022

highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2020

More about Richard

  • 13 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hello,

Let me introduce myself, my name is Richard Orona and I can help you obtain the changes you are looking to make. My years of experience have allowed me to develop a personal appreciation for focusing on what is important in life. For me, that is nurturing my family and passing on the appreciation that allows my four children to find out what is important in their lives, to work towards their goals, and above all to enjoy the journey!

I have worked in various counseling agencies and in private practice. I have been able to see success in my counseling practice with individuals, families and couples. (Please read the reviews of clients that I have worked with here on this site). I have always enjoyed the process of counseling and the opportunity to help people enhance their lives. I am committed to providing proven and research based counseling services for a wide range of concerns and problems. I have successfully helped people cope with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues and methods to improve self-esteem. My approach incorporates assessing the concern and locating practical strategies to resolve the issue. I am focused on helping the client adopt skills for self-development and maintaining success. I have earned a Master's of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master's of Science in Psychology with a specialty in Behavioral Medicine.

The approach that I use is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. It is important to A) focus on finding solutions to the concerns that are confronting the client and B) helping the person locate and change the thought processes guiding the problematic behavior. If the thought processes are altered then the new behavior is not far behind. I strive to help clients locate the change they are seeking. I believe counseling is an effective method to learn new behaviors, new thought processes, and new ways to be successful in personal and professional settings.

I look forward to working with you locate the solutions you are seeking.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personality Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Richard Orona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689989121.

  • LPC · Texas · 63047 · Expires March 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Richard Orona

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

31 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Helpful Anxiety Grateful Caring Listens Understand The best Calm

He great tells the truth in a respectful way and understands what I am talking about looking forward for more to come

Reviewed February 2022

highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2020

Thank you for everything.

Reviewed May 2020

Richard has been great to work with. He responds quickly, listens, and gives great advice.

Reviewed November 2018

He has been the best help I have had in years! He really helped me learn how to cope, and become a better person.

Reviewed November 2018

Richard is an active listener and asks questions and make sound proposals based on my responses. Caring, honest, yet truthful.

Reviewed November 2018

He is great and I’m happy with his services.

Reviewed November 2018

Great mentor!

Reviewed April 2018

Richard is amazing. He really knows how to get to the core of things and build (or rebuild) from the ground up. He has a great approach to everything and has such kind way of putting things into perspective. He has been a huge help to me. I'm grateful for him and look forward to continuing working with him!

Reviewed January 2023

The ongoing session goes pretty well so far. I appreciate that he provided a lot of knowledge about mental health and useful advice for my questions before we can go further with my situation. I feel comfortable with the conversation and empowered in someway. He is patient and well organized. I type a lot of things via message session and he is solid and on point with the discussion. That really enhances my confidence on my journey of dealing with my on going issues. I’m pretty surprised and feel lucky for trying this so far. I’m looking forward for the coming sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

Richard has been great so far. I've only been using the messaging service, not video or audio and that suits me perfectly. He's asked some really great questions and given me a lot to think about very early on.

Reviewed June 2022

Richard has always the fitting answer to my questions. Even though I myself am not online that often but during those times he has helped me solve countless questions and problems with scientific answers.

Reviewed November 2020

Richard is the best. I felt that he was able to help me from the very first session I had with him. He is so smart, with a great sense of humour, friendly and he approaches every problem I meet the right way. We have a super dynamic and I always feel relief after talking with him. I love his questions and the fact that he is always " to the point". Thank you so much Richard Orona for being who you are with me. ☺️

Reviewed September 2020

Very helpful and puts things into a better perspective.

Reviewed June 2020

He is really knowledgeable and competent about anxiety. He not only understands the emotional factors but the brain chemistry and physiological side of the problem. I have been to counselors that made me feel more stressed than anything afterwards. Not so with Richard. He explains concepts very easily, and you never feel pressured to talk about anything.

Reviewed January 2021

Dr. Richard Orona is a very competent and patient person. He has exclaimed in calm words why and what I am currently feeling in my depression and has given me tips on how to handle it.

Reviewed May 2020

My time with Richard has been so beneficial! Definitely in a much better place and feel more confident and in control of my emotions. Very grateful!

Reviewed April 2020

Great counselor, who genuinely wants to help.

Reviewed February 2020

Richard is fantastic and has taught me so much about how to manage the issues that cause me stress. He is super easy to talk to and seems to focus on all the things that are a priority for me. He uses great analogies to help me understand how to feel better.

Reviewed April 2019

I have worked with Richard for several months now, and he helped me get through the most difficult time of my life! I have a chronic, incurable illness and I have been struggling to deal with anxiety, depression, pain and fear. Richard helped me find tools to deal with my emotions. He always listens and he always seems to understand where my fear is coming from. His calm, friendly, caring and encouraging voice helped me fight the anxiety during the worst time of my life. And now after I’ve had a transplant, he helps me to deal with all the new challenges I am facing. Working with Richard was one of the best choices I have ever made! I am so happy that I have the opportunity to work with him through online counseling. Since I am ill, office visits with a therapist would just not be possible. I highly recommend Richard to everyone needing a counselor!

Reviewed January 2019

This was my first time working with a therapist and the online messaging system for communicating with the therapist. It took a few tries finding a therapist right for me because I was moving around a lot for rotations and I was unsure as to what kind of help I was looking for exactly. I'm a medical student and I gave betterhelp a try because I felt so isolated, frustrated, and helpless at my situation. Being constantly surrounded by harsh criticism in my medical training environment I initially sought out a therapist who would validate my feelings--someone to say that such a unhealthy culture shouldn't exist in a medical program that teaches about healing and compassion. In addition to feeling disappointed at the current training environment I had chosen because it wasn't meeting up to my ideals, I was also feeling unworthy, broken, and alone secondary to my failed test scores. My anxiety, the chronic negative self-talk, the helpless feeling of my situation that I didn't know how to fix all weighed on me daily. Richard helped me in so many ways: - to stop viewing my test scores as self-worth - to consciously change my bad habit of negative self-talk - to reframe stressful situations (testing environments with high stakes, meetings with authoritative figures who want to intimidate, etc.) in my mind that's conducive to my well-being - to have awareness of emotions and thoughts that was harmful or helpful to my well-being - to regain a sense of control in my life and in my emotional and mental health I'm grateful that I was able to find someone like Richard. He was patient with me even when I was resistant to change, and he stood in my corner as an ally during a time where I felt completely isolated and abandoned by professors and authoritative figures I trusted. He helped shed the light on how to navigate through my situation so that I could regain my self-confidence and take an active role in affecting my behavior for the better. I'm truly grateful for Richard's positive influence and guidance that helped mold me into a better version of myself today so that going forward I can be a better provider for those who may need my help some day.

Reviewed December 2018

Richard has been great. I was a bit skeptical about online counseling but he has made the process very comfortable and helpful. He listens to my concerns, offers support but also challenges me so I can grow.

Reviewed September 2018

Mr. Orona has been a great help. I am so glad that I found him. He’s a great counselor, very understanding, patient and extremely helpful.

Reviewed September 2018

So far, he is very engaging and very respondent to my questions. He's very astute and gives his opinion and advice in the most simplistic way. I feel like I'm talking with a good friend and not someone who is just doing a job. I like the fact that he gives me alternatives to think about in certain situations. I want to continue with him.

Reviewed September 2018

Richard was very professional and helpful. He brought a lot of insight and really good perspective that was direly needed. Would seek out his services again

Reviewed July 2018

Richard has been very helpful in providing practical solution for my concerns. He is very organized, and I am very confident in his solutions

Reviewed July 2018

Richard is easy to message with and definitely reads what you have to say. He provides well thought out responses that help you work through things.

Reviewed June 2018

Richard Orona is very helpful. He is very supportive and insightful without forcing any opinions or agenda on you. Takes the time to understand where you are and what it is you are looking for.

Reviewed June 2018

Huge help, great advise and support

Reviewed May 2018

Richard Orona is very knowledgeable and direct, which is something I appreciate. He has several areas of expertise, and I'm very happy I was matched with him as a counselor because I am a person with multiple areas needing help. He's honest, caring, intelligent, and quickly puts me at ease when I'm having any issues.

Reviewed January 2018

Richard has been very helpful so far.

Reviewed January 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Richard Orona offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Richard Orona works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Richard Orona speak?

Richard Orona speaks English.

How many years of experience does Richard Orona have?

Richard Orona has 13 years of experience.

Where is Richard Orona licensed to practice?

Richard Orona is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Richard Orona accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Richard Orona does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Richard Orona offer?

Richard Orona offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Richard Orona?

Richard Orona can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Richard Orona?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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