- CBT focused
- Motivational approach
- Christian option
About Rick
Rick Fulton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with thirty years of experience. He works from a cognitive behavioral orientation and combines practical tools with a warm, straightforward style. He mentions offering Christian counseling when requested and describes a practice that welcomes people of all spiritual backgrounds.
Rick helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Men’s wellbeing is among the areas he addresses in his work.
His background includes both inpatient and outpatient care and long experience with dual diagnosis, HIV and AIDS related needs, and first responder issues. He says he uses motivational interviewing and stages-of-change methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help people move forward. He also draws on narrative elements to help clients make sense of events.
Rick describes his sessions as grounded in acceptance, care, and practical steps people can apply between meetings. He asks that clients give 24 hours notice for missed live appointments and notes a policy for repeated no-shows. Messages sent outside normal hours are answered the next business day.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on his availability. He maintains consistent response expectations and aims for each session to leave clients with something useful to try in daily life.
How Rick’s approaches translate to online work
Rick draws mainly from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and builds motivation in small, manageable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rick will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. He aims to combine approaches so sessions match what someone needs that week, whether that means concrete skills practice or conversations that explore meaning and values.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use conversation-based techniques without commuting. The therapist’s stated response practices and scheduling expectations help set clear boundaries for messaging and missed appointments.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Rick works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his style of therapy?
He uses a cognitive behavioral orientation with motivational interviewing and narrative elements, focusing on practical steps and collaborative goal-setting.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings and experience with dual diagnosis and grief-related care.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.