Richard Krebs, LPC

Richard Krebs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and related concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Many clients seek him out when life feels overwhelming or when old patterns start to get in the way of daily functioning.

He uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to guide sessions. That means conversations include identifying unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, practicing present-moment awareness, and processing painful memories when needed. Sessions aim to be collaborative and action-oriented rather than abstract.

Richard has six years of experience and has worked in private practice and in a drug rehabilitation setting. That background means he has supported people facing substance use challenges alongside mood and trauma-related concerns. He brings that variety of experience into a straightforward therapy approach.

People who want clear, practical tools for managing symptoms tend to do well with his style. He also helps with life transitions, parenting stress, workplace issues, and questions about identity or purpose. Conversations focus on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

To start, prospective clients complete an online matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. He offers services in Alabama and conducts work in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is often useful for ongoing stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more effective thinking and behavior. That approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to keep using and which to modify.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits, or remove travel time so sessions are simpler to schedule. Many people find the practical flexibility helpful when juggling parenting, work, or school responsibilities.