- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Richard
Richard Krebs is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who focuses on practical help for people facing parenting stress, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. He writes and talks plainly so parents can quickly see whether his style fits their needs. The first conversations are focused on what feels most urgent and what a person hopes to change.
Richard blends evidence-based techniques with mindfulness and attention to values. He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build habits that match their priorities.
Background and approach
He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and EMDR strategies when trauma memories need processing. Over six years he has worked in outpatient and personal-practice settings and spent time in a drug rehabilitation environment supporting people pursuing sobriety. That range gives him experience with addiction, family-of-origin issues, fatherhood questions, and the stress that comes with major life changes.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Parents often work on communication, setting limits, managing anger, and reducing constant worry. For individuals he addresses grief, self-esteem, career stress, and social anxiety with clear tools and short practices to use between sessions.
Richard practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and build small habits that match those values. Online sessions can introduce simple exercises and short home practices to shift daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which works well through video or phone check-ins where homework is reviewed and adjusted. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be practiced in between sessions and reinforced via text-based reminders. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to shape a plan. If trauma-related work is needed, the clinician will discuss pacing and options so the client feels ready to proceed. Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit counseling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills coaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during work breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and follow-up notes possible between longer sessions. These options help people maintain continuity and practice real-world changes between meetings.Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does Richard address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and trauma-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using skills practice and mindful awareness to change patterns and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in outpatient and personal-practice settings and has also supported people in a drug rehabilitation setting.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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