Richard McCranie, LPC

Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, and life transitions. He also offers support around LGBT matters and a range of related issues like isolation, shame, money worries, and caregiving stress. He writes plainly and aims to make therapy a straightforward place to talk and set goals.

Richard frames therapy as an alliance built on honest communication. He asks clients to share what they think and feel while offering feedback and practical direction in return. Together they clarify which parts of life feel unmanageable and pick small, concrete steps toward better coping.

He brings 12 years of clinical work across residential and outpatient settings. Early roles included primary therapist work with developmental and behavioral needs, and supervisory positions supporting case managers. He later worked in addiction treatment, admissions, and medication assisted treatment coordination before moving into clinical leadership.

After earning bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history from the University of Georgia, Richard completed a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Valdosta State University. He received his Professional Counselor License in 2018 and later opened a private practice focused on addictive, behavioral, and mental health concerns.

In sessions he blends practical strategies with reflective work. He uses approaches like client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, dialectical techniques, and elements of Jungian thought to help people manage cravings, reduce anxiety, and rebuild daily routines.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience and following their pace. In plain terms, this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients name their priorities so sessions stay relevant to everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches concrete skills such as spotting unhelpful thinking and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or manage cravings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can help when urges, impulsivity, or strong emotions make daily functioning harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed method.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. A conversation during the intake can clarify which online formats are used and how sessions will be scheduled to suit everyday routines.