Rick Fulton

Rick Fulton, LPC, approaches therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective while blending other practical methods. He aims to build a working relationship based on acceptance and support so clients can leave sessions with ideas they can try in daily life. He practices online and offers Christian counseling when requested, while welcoming people of any or no spiritual belief.

Rick has three decades of experience in mental health and addiction settings. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient programs and in private practice, helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, grief, and addiction-related concerns. He also has experience supporting people with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and career stress.

His approach includes motivational interviewing and an emphasis on stages of change to help people move toward goals. He also uses mindfulness and narrative elements to help clients notice patterns and reframe stories about themselves. Sessions are intended to leave clients with concrete steps to try between meetings.

Rick notes a clear policy about missed appointments and asks for 24 hours notice for cancellations of live chat or video sessions. He responds to messages within 24 hours and does not provide counseling on demand. Office hours are set Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.

Rick earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton and holds a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He offers therapy in English and provides services from Texas.

How Rick's approaches translate to online therapy

Rick draws mainly from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person's readiness to change and uses guided conversations to build motivation for steps such as reducing substance use or changing eating habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and planning practical steps that can be tried between sessions.

Rick practices exclusively online, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to practice skills in the context of their daily routine and then bring observations back to sessions for review.