Jonathan Richard, LPC

Jonathan Richard, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Austin, Texas. He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) from St. Edward's University and completed a formative internship at Capital Area Counseling (CAC), an experience he describes as one of the most rewarding of his adult life. There he worked with a diverse range of people facing challenges such as addiction, gender dysphoria, divorce, and the strains of youth and middle age, which helped him discover his therapeutic approach.

Jonathan’s style is grounded in a person-centered ethos that pairs well with his easygoing manner. He favors relaxed, organic conversations that allow clients to explore concerns naturally, occasionally integrating cognitive behavioral therapy techniques when they fit the moment. Over time he has gravitated toward Solution-Focused Brief Therapy - a practice that emphasizes clients’ goals and previous successes - though he notes he does not market himself as an official SFBT therapist. In session he invites clients to describe the differences they want to notice in their lives and then asks targeted questions about times they have experienced those outcomes in the past, making progress feel more attainable.

Jonathan frames the work as meaningful and invigorating rather than simple, acknowledging the common refrain among SFBT practitioners that "it's simple, but it's not easy." His training, practical experience, and conversational approach aim to help people clarify goals and build on what already works in their lives.