Richard Venn, LPCC

Richard Venn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, bipolar mood issues, and trauma and abuse. He has 12 years of experience in practice.

He aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Richard adjusts conversations to fit each person's values and situation.

Richard draws on several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and mindfulness work. He also uses client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches when they fit the concern. This variety lets him match tools to symptoms and goals rather than rely on a single method.

Typical sessions include clear goal-setting, skill practice, and straightforward feedback. For someone coping with addiction, Richard might combine behavioral planning with strategies to manage urges and build healthier routines. For anxiety or depression, he often focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and increasing meaningful action.

He describes himself as a faith-oriented clinician who treats people with sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are shaped to respect each person's background and beliefs. Getting help can take courage, and he aims to support clients as they move toward more stable, purposeful living.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear goals, skill practice, and homework tasks to try between meetings, which works well for anxiety, depression, and many mood or behavior concerns.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to small actions that build a meaningful life. ACT focuses on accepting uncomfortable feelings while taking steps toward what matters, which can help with stress, grief, and life transitions.

Client-centered work is part of his approach too, which means the therapist listens closely, reflects what’s said, and shapes sessions around the client’s priorities and pace. That combination lets the therapist choose techniques that fit each person rather than use one fixed method.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions match what is helpful.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins and flexible support between longer sessions, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.