Richard States,Professional Counselor

Richard States,Professional Counselor

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Professions: Counselor, Hypnotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Professional Counselor
Billing and Insurance:

I do not work with insurance companies

Fees: Session fee is $125 per 1-hr session.
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Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

3910 Caughey Rd
Suite 200
Erie, Pennsylvania 16506

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My Approach to Helping

People of all walks of life often go through tough times ... and I am here to help. Since 1991, I have worked with individuals across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and now through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges--whether related to depression, anxiety and stress, trauma, behavioral control, self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other issues.

I believe in "possibilities thinking", goal setting, active strategizing, and frequent accounting of progress. As a long-term counselor and college psychology professor, I am well acquainted with many therapeutic approaches; however, I am somewhat partial to cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation and mindfulness, and solution-focused treatment. I am also formally EMDR-trained and DBT-Certified.

There are many therapy options and providers--whomever you select, I wish you the best. Remember--it’s your life, your journey … make the most of it!

Sincerely,

Rick

NOTE: At the current time, my availability is limited; but; I have some scheduling flexibility. I can meet at select times from 6-9 pm on weeknights (M-T-W-TH-F) and at varied times on most weekends. Daytime weekday availability is limited due to my full-time behavioral-health position.

More Info About My Practice

NOTE: I am offering only 1:1 (no family or couples) therapy.

NOTE: I do not engage in any court-ordered treatment.

NOTE: I am interested in conducting therapy, not doing work-mandated, IEP, or other one-time (e.g., Drug & Alcohol or Mental Competency) evaluations.

NOTE: Though an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, I am NOT a Licensed Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. Though having conducted extensive psychological testing over the years (under psychologist supervision) and having spoken with many psychiatrists over the years about medications, I cannot conduct psychological testing or prescribe medications. If you have such needs, however, I can refer you and collaborate.

My Role as a Therapist

I believe that I am a facilitator in your journey. I'm no one's boss, nor do I wish to assume that role. I will listen, provide feedback, ask questions, challenge, suggest different perspectives, offer paths forward, and look to assist in achieving healthier thoughts and feelings. Really, though, I want for you to be who you wish to be.

Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Adults, ages 18+
    Those persons with Anxiety, Panic, Depression, and Trauma
    Those who want to more fully examine life and their place in it ... and who wish to become a better version of themselves

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Professional Sports
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression and Violence
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behaviorism
  • Breakup
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Chronic Illness / Disability
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • First Responders
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Habits
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Irritability
  • Learning Difficulties
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Phobias
  • Physical Abuse
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Psychedelic and Altered State Integration Therapy
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Somatization
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Terminal Illness
  • Worry
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Types of Therapy

  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Guided Therapeutic Imagery
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Object Relations
  • Positive Psychology
  • Self-Acceptance Training
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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