- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Affirming environment
About Cole
Cole Risbon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. He offers a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to create an affirming space for people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT and those concerned with men's issues.
Cole uses a client-centered way of working, which means conversations follow the person's priorities and pace. He pairs that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address difficult thoughts and patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.
He draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand longer-term patterns and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation is mixed. Sessions focus on developing coping skills, managing symptoms, and making choices that fit a person's values and goals.
With five years of experience as an LPC in Pennsylvania, he helps people dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD and mood disorders among other concerns. He also works on issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and financial stress.
Cole aims to walk alongside clients as they work through difficult moments and plan next steps. People interested in starting are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to set goals in their own way.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches step-by-step techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It can be useful when strong emotions or conflict make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cole will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress or new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, or reduce the need to be on camera for shorter check-ins. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets or DBT skills to work well in remote sessions and help people practice strategies between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Cole focus on?
Cole works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, trauma, and life transitions. He also addresses concerns like ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting, career stress, and men's issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He favors a client-centered and collaborative style that follows each person's priorities. He combines that with practical strategies from approaches like CBT and DBT to build skills and manage emotions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Cole holds the LPC credential and has five years of professional experience providing therapy. His work includes supporting people through trauma, relationship and family concerns, and life changes.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.