- CBT informed
- Warm and interactive
- Adoption and foster care
About Richard
Richard McGraw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 28 years of clinical experience. He has run a private practice since 1997 and has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and manage everyday challenges.
His sessions are described as warm and interactive. He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversation and problem-solving are shaped around each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, as his main way of working. CBT involves looking at thoughts and behaviors and trying small changes to see what helps. He adapts that approach to fit concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and ADHD-related struggles.
He also draws on long experience supporting people through relationship concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, career transitions, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. He helps clients talk through difficult feelings, practice new ways of coping, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical tools. Richard encourages steady progress and offers coaching-style support when helpful. If someone is ready to try making changes, he aims to provide steady guidance and respectful collaboration.
How CBT Fits into Online Therapy
Richard primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and reduce anxiety. It is often used for depression, panic, worry, and problems with motivation or habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to set goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. If something isn’t helping, the plan is adjusted until it feels useful.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding commute time. It can also allow continued work when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt progress. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT tools in remote sessions - practicing coping skills, reviewing thought records, and assigning brief behavioral experiments between meetings - so therapy stays focused and goal-oriented.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than labels.
What is his professional background?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.