Gregory Rico, LPC

Gregory Rico is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and aims to make the first steps of therapy as manageable as possible.

He uses a practical, person-focused style that adapts to what each client needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and on building skills that can be used between appointments. Gregory listens first, then shapes a plan together so work in therapy matches real life needs.

His background includes long-term practice supporting people facing addiction, trauma, grief, and life transitions. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, and career stress. Additional attention is given to attachment issues, body image, caregiver strain, and communication difficulties.

Gregory combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets him balance empathy and practical tools to help people change unhelpful patterns and reach specific goals. He emphasizes clear steps and ongoing collaboration.

People interested in starting can expect a straightforward intake and a tailored plan. Gregory welcomes clients in Texas and accepts international clients who can connect in English. He stresses steady progress and practical coping strategies over time.

Approach-driven online therapy with practical tools

Gregory uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client's experience at the center of sessions, offering empathy and validation while clients describe their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives concrete ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and clear goals to help clients make progress between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gregory will listen to your needs, goals, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit your situation. He treats the process as a collaboration so you help shape what the sessions focus on and how progress is tracked.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow straightforward short check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical exercises and homework the same way they would in person, helping people apply new skills in everyday life.