Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict and 10 more.
(he/him)
My name is Richard Spires, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual, couples, marriage, and family therapy. I help clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship concerns, grief, and adolescent issues. I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). My goal is to create a collaborative and supportive space where we can work together toward meaningful change. I earned my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2018 and have worked as a mental health professional for over six years. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance—that counseling works best when it’s a true partnership. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand how important it is to feel heard and understood. I take time to get to know each client and approach every session with empathy, curiosity, and genuine care. Whenever you’re ready to talk, I’m ready to listen.
During our first session, my focus is on getting to know you—understanding your unique concerns, history, and goals. Together, we’ll begin developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and priorities. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand how important it is to feel heard and understood. I take pride in creating a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel truly cared for.
In therapy, I use lots of person-centered therapy which helps to develop a bond with the patient. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients recognize thought distortions and how they affect their life. I am also EMDR trained and use it to treat complex trauma where traditional therapy has been ineffective.
I think that my biggest strength is being able to genuinely connect with people. I feel that my deep love for people transcends any educational training that I have ever received. The way that I care about and love people has helped me positively impact lives.
Specializing in individual, couples, marriage, and family therapy. I work with a wide range of clients, including children (ages 10 and up), teens, adults, military personnel, first responders, law enforcement professionals, and those seeking Christian counseling.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
1 rating with written reviews
August 22, 2025
Richard helped me determine where my anger was coming from and then helped me come up with tools to combat it. He is an extremely effective therapist.