Richard Venn, LPCC

Richard Venn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of dedicated experience. The LPCC credential indicates a state license for professional clinical counselors and reflects training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. Over the course of his practice he has focused on helping people rebuild self-esteem, regain self-confidence, and restore motivation while navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, and depression.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, drawing on his faith as a non-judgmental Christian to inform a respectful and ethical stance rather than to prescribe beliefs. Richard tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique circumstances and goals of each individual, adapting methods and pace to fit personal needs. He recognizes that change requires courage and that seeking help is itself a meaningful step.

Richard aims to come alongside clients as a supportive and empowering presence, helping them identify practical strategies and build resilience as they work toward a more fulfilling and calmer life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward personal values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing skills to change them through structured exercises and problem-solving; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, and coping with challenging situations.

Richard combines these approaches with a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and tailoring treatment to the individual. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together - he collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access care from home or on the go, maintain continuity during life changes, and schedule sessions that fit varied routines. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, focused treatment while matching the style and pace each person needs.