Richard McCune, LPC

Richard McCune, LPC, offers support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and sleep problems. He presents a calm, steady presence and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Conversations are grounded and plain, so someone overwhelmed can find clear next steps.

Richard uses a mix of calming exercises, mindfulness, person-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He brings attention to how thoughts, body sensations, and meaning connect, and he works with each person to set manageable goals. Sessions often include simple relaxation practices and thought-focused exercises to reduce worry and improve sleep.

His background includes service as a Veteran of Foreign Wars and as a Disabled American Veteran, and he draws on that experience in the room. He frames therapy around restoring daily routines and improving coping skills rather than quick fixes. Conversations address emotional symptoms and practical challenges together.

Richard has eight years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. He also accepts international clients, with session logistics to be confirmed when scheduling.

People typically begin by identifying the most pressing problem, trying a new technique, and checking progress at the next meeting. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs, with attention to symptoms like anxiety, mood shifts, sleep disruption, and midlife-related changes.

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Richard uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often includes setting small, achievable homework tasks to reduce anxiety or improve mood. He also uses person-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can clarify what matters to them.

Mindfulness and relaxation exercises are part of the work as well, teaching simple breathing and grounding practices to lower arousal and improve sleep. These practices are taught step by step and can be practiced between sessions to build steady habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, test techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist collaborate to choose which methods to emphasize and when to try something different.

The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice relaxation or thought skills in the moments they need them, helping carry gains into daily routines.