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Richard Broach, 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 34 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Wisconsin

Recent reviews

I’m glad I took a leap and joined better help. I’m thankful to be matched with Richard. He is kind, understanding, encouraging and empathetic. He has normalized having big emotions and I feel supported as I work through them. I’m feeling more hopeful that my life doesn’t have to stay the same, dealing with the same cycle of negative self talk and overwhelming stress. I’m looking forward to putting into practice what we discuss and seeing success! I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.

Reviewed November 2024

Amazing listener who can help out anyone with their struggles and felt heard and respected. Very knowledgeable and does a great job helping out the individual.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Richard

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

After more than 20 years in the counseling fields as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin, my approach to collaborating with clients has a two-fold approach. First, I believe in a holistic approach. Almost every problem we experience has various pieces. Somewhat like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces need to be laid out and evaluated to see the relationships among them to come up with solutions. This includes the present moment, our upbringing, our current employment, our own relationships, stresses past and present, any traumatic experiences we’ve had, etc. My second approach flows from the first belief in a holistic treatment. I encourage clients to develop a SANE lifestyle. Evidenced research shows a direct link among the elements of Sleep, Activities, Nutrition, and Exercise to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I embody what I encourage others to do. I also believe the path to wholeness lies within each of us and through the experience of heartfelt conversations we find that power within to bring about our own healing.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression LGBT Coping with life changes Aging and geriatric issues Gender dysphoria Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Life purpose Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Richard Broach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588605257.

  • LPC · Wisconsin · 3576-125 · Expires February 2025

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Richard Broach

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

Overall rating:

4.5

34 reviews

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I’m glad I took a leap and joined better help. I’m thankful to be matched with Richard. He is kind, understanding, encouraging and empathetic. He has normalized having big emotions and I feel supported as I work through them. I’m feeling more hopeful that my life doesn’t have to stay the same, dealing with the same cycle of negative self talk and overwhelming stress. I’m looking forward to putting into practice what we discuss and seeing success! I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.

Reviewed November 2024

Amazing listener who can help out anyone with their struggles and felt heard and respected. Very knowledgeable and does a great job helping out the individual.

Reviewed September 2024

Richard has great compassion, is very good at making me feel comfortable speaking about my feelings during our sessions. He is very knowledgeable and offers very good insights.

Reviewed September 2024

Richard has deep insight and a strong understanding of cultural backgrounds, which helps create a meaningful connection. He listens carefully and highlights things I might overlook. As someone who tends to overthink and people-please, I find his topics and worksheets really helpful in guiding me to process and focus on what truly matters to me. I really appreciate all his support so far.

Reviewed September 2024

Just an all around fantastic guy.

Reviewed July 2024

We haven’t worked together long. In just a handful of sessions I feel seen and safe. Richard has my healing and growth as his priority in our sessions. He meets me where I am at and sees my potential for growth and recovery. Richard fosters an environment that is non-judgmental, compassionate, educational and consistent. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2024

Having seen a plethora of different mental health professionals throughout my life, Richard was the most welcome breath of fresh air I've experienced in many years. He wasted no time at all in ascertaining exactly not only what was bothering me from a surface-level expression, but to offer more descriptive verbiage as well as extraordinary insights almost immediately. The biggest things I have been missing is an accurate way to speak to my discomfort and specific tools with which to address said discomfort; Richard provided me with mountains of both within the first two sessions!

Reviewed June 2024

Very respectful and helpful on helping you through whatever you have going on.

Reviewed May 2024

Richard is a caring and compassionate individual who listens and is adept to understanding and processing the information he is given. I would recommend him to anyone looking to be understood and heard!

Reviewed May 2024

Richard is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend.

Reviewed April 2024

Amazing person

Reviewed March 2024

I've greatly appreciated all of my sessions with Richard. I highly recommend him. He is exceptionally empathetic and compassionate and has many years of knowledge and experience.

Reviewed March 2024

Fantastic listener, l very much appreciated how even the small details of what I've told him, He retained and used as examples in further conversations. Impressive way of talking about very tough subjects. Couldn't have asked for someone better!

Reviewed February 2024

I really enjoy the fact that Dr. Richard Broach speaks Spanish, buy also understands the cultural backgrounds and can relate to the Hispanic community. Very impartial, just as it should be.

Reviewed February 2024

Excellent proactive listener and outstanding guidance and support.

Reviewed February 2024

Richard is very experienced and professional, i was amazed that even when i tried to explain myself and my struggles or situations, he knows how to word it better and see it deeper than i can! He is a great fit for me and my life dynamics. Richard is able to understand unique situations.

Reviewed February 2024

Richard listens very well and digs out key words or messages to explore which provide great insight.

Reviewed August 2022

Ricardo you understands the major life transitions and issues I am facing and works with me on the direction of our visits and priorities for the work.

Reviewed August 2022

Richard is great at making me feel heard and helping me out with my concerns and navigating my difficulties.

Reviewed January 2024

Richard has been the best therapist I have met. He has helped me through a very difficult and dark time in my life. He extremely smart and wise. I have full confidence in him. I would recommend any family members to see Richard.

Reviewed December 2023

He is trustworthy and knowledgeable. With a very personal vibe that can only be described as empathy, not sympathy. This is what inspires me to share more about my issues with him. He is one of the good guys and he is actually here to help. He is a God send.

Reviewed November 2023

Ricardo Broach has been instrumental in guiding me through the most challenging time of my life. He is kind, engaging and very thoughtful. I would highly recommend Ricardo to anyone.

Reviewed September 2023

I didn’t have much luck with past therapists. I was skeptical to try out better help but I’m so glad I did! He is the best help I’ve ever received! You know he’s not in it for the money, he truly just loves helping people! Really understands and is there to see you succeed! And when I couldn’t afford it for awhile. When I came back, he’s still available to help me! Highly recommend him!

Reviewed August 2023

Finding Richard as a therapist was nothing short of having an angel come into my life during a very hard time. I haven't had the greatest luck finding compatible therapists in the past, so I've tended to avoid therapy altogether. Richard was an exception and has offered insights into my life and past that are facilitating positive change at a time when I need it more than ever.

Reviewed May 2023

Competent, patient, direct

Reviewed May 2023

Richard is a great listener who acknowledged the concerns I had. Having had therapy before with another organization, there is a significant difference between the professional and technical knowledge between Richard and the other organization's therapists. He has decades of experience in psychiatric nursing and has decades of Spanish speaking skills, making him a great therapist for Spanish speaking individuals. could not recommend Richard enough.

Reviewed March 2023

Extremely helpful and caring.

Reviewed February 2023

Richard is extremely understanding and extremely knowledgeable about many things beyond his profile description. He is extremely respectful of your ideas and works hard to learn with you in order to communicate and recontextualize in the best way for you. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2023

Richard is a great active listener!

Reviewed January 2023

Very great at listening and making me feel like I am being listened to. Great insights and guidance on helping me become better with my perceptions and behaviors. Very happy and lucky to have him as my therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

Richard is an extremely kind, caring, and truthful therapist. He has really helped me navigate my own thoughts and rework my mindset. I would recommend his services to anyone! He never falls short on the number of acronyms he seems to know, which are always very helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

I have only been seeing Richard for a month and he has already helped me so much. He is very knowledgeable in the field and does a great job listening to my thoughts, reframing and reaffirming what I have said, and asking meaningful thought provoking questions.

Reviewed June 2022

A brilliant professional who knows his stuff. He is calm, empathetic and easy to talk to. Highly recommend

Reviewed June 2022

I find Richard very thoughtful and responsive; he's very helpful in getting me to brainstorm a path forward when all the options I'd considered so far seemed suboptimal.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Richard Broach offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Richard Broach 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 Broach speak?

Richard Broach speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Richard Broach have?

Richard Broach has 20 years of experience.

Where is Richard Broach licensed to practice?

Richard Broach is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Does Richard Broach accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Richard Broach 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 Broach offer?

Richard Broach offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Richard Broach?

Richard Broach 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 Broach?

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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