Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
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Hi! Since 1991, I have worked with individuals across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and now through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges--whether related to depression, anxiety and stress, panic, obsessions and compulsions, trauma. behavioral control, self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other issues. I believe in "possibilities thinking", goal setting, active strategizing, and frequent accounting of progress. As a long-term therapist, therapist and program supervisor, and college psychology professor, I am well acquainted with many therapeutic approaches; however, I am somewhat partial to cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation and mindfulness, and solution-focused treatment. I am also formally EMDR-trained, which can be a very helpful tool for trauma. There are many therapy options and providers--whomever you select, I wish you the best. Remember--it’s your life, your journey … make the most of it! Sincerely, Rick NOTE: As of July 2026, my availability will typically be on Sunday mornings, select weekday evenings at 7 or 8 pm, one weekday (much of day), and per arrangement. NOTE: I am accepting only adults, ages 18 to 64 years. NOTE: I am offering only 1:1/individual therapy (no direct family or couples' sessions). NOTE: I do not engage in any court-ordered treatment. NOTE: I am interested in conducting therapy, not doing work-mandated, IEP, or other (e.g., Disability, Drug & Alcohol, or Mental Competency) evaluations. NOTE: Though an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, I am not a Licensed Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. As such, I cannot conduct psychological testing or prescribe medications.
You should expect that I wish to understand your problem, have you feel heard, and help you generate a plan to address your concerns. I will listen but also actively offer various ideas ... all within the general theme of self-knowledge, self-regulation, and functional living.
I truly want you to feel "heard". I am very person-centered, recognizing that everyone has a unique situation and a different set of strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy fostering hope and reconsidering of realistic possibilities. I continue to gain new skills and insights and I continue to pursue training in cutting-edge strategies--ranging from EMDR 2.0, Imaginal Rescripting, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, etc.--to assist people in managing psychological state and behavior. I have completed many doctoral-level courses in Psychology, and I am also a long-term Psychology professor. I see my professional role as that of a seasoned facilitator, and I enjoy brainstorming about how to best address your needs.
Adults who wish to work evidence-based skills related Anxiety, Panic, OCD, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Attachment, and/or Low Self-Esteem. I am also comfortable in working with folks with addiction that is secondary to primary mental health concerns. If you have substantial substance use disorder, I may refuse to treat you without additional professional addiction supports. Substance use typically dysregulates/destabilizes behavioral health.
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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
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
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 - Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness/Relaxation work is increasingly common in psychotherapy ... and there are various practices. Really, mindfulness is being present in the moment and not judging that moment. It involves control of breath, body tension, and attention. I am a long-term T'ai Chi and QiGong practitioner/teacher, and I do appreciate the role of gentle and rhythmic movement in producing positive mental states. Academically, I recently earned a Mindfulness-Informed practititioner certificate. The combination of Mindfulness/Relaxation and CBT is a very good one.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a very popular and effective method for getting one more in touch with their internal dialogue and associated patterns of thinking (and feeling). CBT is widely applicable anxiety and depression, panic, trauma, relationships, and day-to-day problems. CBT work can help foster greater well-being. The combination of CBT and Mindfulness/Relaxation can be very helpful. Increasingly, practitioners use Mindfulness-Based CBT or (MB-CBT).
EMDR
EMDR is often a very effective practices to help assist people recover from trauma. Though familiar with and open to the use of various practices (Prolonged Exposure and basics of Cognitive Processing Therapy), I do effectively use and prefer EMDR. EMDR is a powerful tool (remote or in person) to help people reassociate/reconsolidate negative and traumatic memories. I am also trained in EMDR 2.0, a very empirically-based newer adapatation of classic (and still very helpful) EMDR. The combination of EMDR, Mindfulness/Relaxation, and CBT often promote very positive recovery.
Psychoeducation
People need to understand the "why" and "how" something works, and psychology has developed many ideas to support therapy practices. Many people appreciate explanation which help "sense making" of their challenges and potential solutions. Understanding the "how" and "why" is useful to both clinician and client.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 27, 2025
I feel we are a good fit. I feel like I can be honest with my flaws and receive potential solutions for me to consider/put in place.
July 12, 2025
I struggle with rumination and anxiety. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulder after a talk with Richard, he always helps me to get a better prospective on my issues, and has helped me get my anxiety under control with different tools and techniques he has guided me through.
July 3, 2025
Richard was excellent in our session. I'm looking forward to meeting again!