Richard Amparan, LPC
Veteran LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Veteran and former Marine
- Trauma and PTSD care
- Couples and relationship therapy
About Richard Amparan
After two deployments to Fallujah, Iraq and a subsequent departure from the United States Marine Corps, Richard Amparan redirected his commitment to service toward mental health care. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and has spent 11 years working in the mental health field, bringing a veteran perspective to clinical practice and an emphasis on evidence-informed, client-centered care.
Richard structures treatment around each person’s unique needs, combining multiple therapeutic approaches to create individualized plans and measurable goals. He works with a wide range of concerns including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, nightmares, anger management, and couples issues. His additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, narcissism, social anxiety and phobia, workplace issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Over the course of his clinical practice he has trained in a variety of therapies and uses estimated treatment timelines to help clients set expectations. For PTSD he is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy, each typically 8 to 12 sessions, and Written Exposure Therapy, often 4 to 6 sessions. For anxiety he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a typical 8 to 12 session range and mindfulness-based interventions often delivered over 4 to 8 sessions. For depression he applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly 8 to 12 sessions each. For stress he blends CBT and mindfulness across roughly 6 to 9 sessions. For sleep concerns he employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, generally 8 to 12 sessions, and for nightmares he offers Imagery Rehearsal Therapy typically in 3 to 6 sessions. Anger management work commonly follows a CBT framework over 8 to 12 sessions, and couples work is informed by the Gottman approach with session length and number varying by relationship needs.
Richard combines his lived experience as a veteran with clinical training to support people navigating difficult transitions and symptoms. He often shares the maxim "Tough times don’t last, tough people do" as a reminder of resilience and recovery.
Richard structures treatment around each person’s unique needs, combining multiple therapeutic approaches to create individualized plans and measurable goals. He works with a wide range of concerns including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, nightmares, anger management, and couples issues. His additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, narcissism, social anxiety and phobia, workplace issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Over the course of his clinical practice he has trained in a variety of therapies and uses estimated treatment timelines to help clients set expectations. For PTSD he is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy, each typically 8 to 12 sessions, and Written Exposure Therapy, often 4 to 6 sessions. For anxiety he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a typical 8 to 12 session range and mindfulness-based interventions often delivered over 4 to 8 sessions. For depression he applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly 8 to 12 sessions each. For stress he blends CBT and mindfulness across roughly 6 to 9 sessions. For sleep concerns he employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, generally 8 to 12 sessions, and for nightmares he offers Imagery Rehearsal Therapy typically in 3 to 6 sessions. Anger management work commonly follows a CBT framework over 8 to 12 sessions, and couples work is informed by the Gottman approach with session length and number varying by relationship needs.
Richard combines his lived experience as a veteran with clinical training to support people navigating difficult transitions and symptoms. He often shares the maxim "Tough times don’t last, tough people do" as a reminder of resilience and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Amparan have?
Richard Amparan has 11 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Richard Amparan a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 86553.
In which languages does Richard Amparan provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Amparan located?
He is located in Texas.
How can I work with Richard Amparan as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Amparan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Amparan work with international clients?
Richard Amparan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Amparan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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