Richard Broach, LPC

Richard Broach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and questions around gender and LGBT identity. He also supports people facing life transitions and challenges related to aging, immigration, end-of-life concerns, and process addictions.

He prefers a practical, whole-person way of working. He looks at how sleep, activity, nutrition, and exercise fit into everyday struggles. He encourages clients to notice links between daily habits and mood, then try small changes that can add up over time.

Sessions focus on clear conversations that help untangle the different parts of a problem. Richard uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening to help people find what matters to them.

He uses mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques to help people manage strong feelings and build healthier responses. Narrative approaches are used when shifting the stories people tell about themselves is useful. The emphasis is on practical steps and real-life adjustments rather than lengthy theory.

Richard offers services in English and Spanish and works with adults in Wisconsin. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, where the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of work.

Practical therapies adapted for online care

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT often focuses on small, doable experiments that can quickly shift daily routines and mood.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and to clarify personal values. ACT helps when people want to move toward meaningful goals despite emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy is a steadying influence in his work, offering empathetic listening and support while clients choose the pace and focus of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life situation, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be combined and adjusted over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls are useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to keep consistent appointments and try skills between sessions.