Gregory Rico, LPC

Gregory Rico is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT-related issues, and challenges such as addiction or grief. He speaks English and works with clients both in Texas and internationally. Gregory uses plain talk to find what matters most to each person. He listens first and then tailors sessions to match practical goals. He emphasizes clear steps you can try between appointments so progress feels tangible. His approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. He also uses client-centered techniques that let a person lead the pace and focus of the work. Solution-focused strategies are used to set small, achievable goals and build on strengths. Gregory has helped people facing sleep and eating struggles, parenting strain, caregiving stress, career transitions, and life changes. He also addresses attachment, body image, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Sessions may include talking through specific problems, practicing new coping skills, and planning concrete steps forward. He aims for a respectful, sensitive tone and adapts methods to each person’s needs. If someone wants guidance on managing daily stress or working through a deeper concern, he supports that process.

How Gregory blends practical methods with online care

Gregory often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and habits that get in the way of daily life.

He also draws on client-centered therapy, which means sessions follow the person's priorities and pace. That approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and make decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gregory collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts plans over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls are good for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text can be used for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and access care from different locations.