Richard Reihing, LPCC

Richard Reihing is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with 14 years of experience. He uses an approachable, practical style to help people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles. Richard draws on real-world experience as a former firefighter/paramedic to relate to first responder concerns and the stresses of service and civilian life.

He focuses on clear, usable steps rather than jargon. In sessions he listens, helps people name what matters, and works with them to try new ways of coping. Many clients come for help with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.

Richard blends several therapy approaches to suit each person. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships affect feelings and behavior. He applies cognitive behavioral methods to spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or depression. Emotionally focused and dialectical techniques help people manage strong emotions and mend important connections.

Sessions aim to build practical skills for daily life. Richard often supports work on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and issues tied to military or veteran experience. He also addresses obsessive-compulsive patterns, addictions, and the strain of midlife or role changes.

People who choose him can expect straightforward language and a focus on strengths. His counseling style emphasizes collaboration and steady problem-solving. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how close relationships influence feelings and behavior. In online sessions this helps people identify patterns that affect current bonds and make different choices in interactions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. It is helpful for stress, mood shifts, and compulsive patterns. Emotionally focused methods concentrate on the emotional experience beneath conflict and help improve communication and connection in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can change as progress is made and new issues surface.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and let people meet from a quieter location if that suits them. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and emotionally focused work to an online setting while focusing on practical coping skills and relationship changes.