Dr. Richard Highland , LPC-MHSP, LPC

Dr. Richard Highland is a licensed counselor in Georgia with 27 years of professional experience. He has focused his practice on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and work through anger and depressive symptoms. Over nearly three decades he has supported individuals as they face difficult life challenges and seek healthier ways of coping.

He approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths to the healing process. He encourages clients to recognize and use those strengths while taking courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Dr. Highland emphasizes empowerment and practical support as clients pursue change.

He holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC, which indicate that he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider. Those designations reflect years of training and experience in working with mental health concerns and behavioral issues. Dr. Highland offers a calm, supportive presence to help individuals set goals, explore options, and build skills for lasting improvement.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Richard Highland uses evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood, and then develop practical strategies to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit-related issues.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches techniques for staying present and observing thoughts and emotions without judgment. These practices can reduce reactivity to stress, support emotional regulation, and complement work on anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Highland collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative approach helps ensure interventions are practical and aligned with the client's pace.

Online therapy with Dr. Highland is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow consistent contact during busy periods, and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while accessing licensed professionals from different settings.