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Rick Fulton

Practical CBT-informed therapy with compassionate support

LPC Texas

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Rick

Rick Fulton draws on three decades of clinical work with a practical cognitive behavioral orientation to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He trained in counseling at the University of North Texas in Denton and brings extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. His practice emphasizes building a collaborative alliance grounded in acceptance and support while helping clients identify concrete skills they can use between sessions.

Over a 30-year career he has addressed a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and family issues, eating and substance-related problems, and workplace or career stress. He also integrates motivational interviewing and narrative and mindfulness-informed ideas when they fit a client's needs.

Rick maintains a independent practice based in Meridian, Texas, and conducts therapy exclusively online, offering video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging formats. He provides Christian counseling when requested and welcomes clients regardless of spiritual belief.

His approach is pragmatic and compassionate, focusing on small, usable changes and on helping clients move through stages of change toward clearer goals and improved coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Rick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is another core tool he employs to help people clarify ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be particularly useful for addictions and behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works together with clients to determine which techniques align with their goals, preferences, and stage of change, adapting methods as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care without commuting, to check in between sessions, and to use formats that feel most comfortable for each person. Licensed professionals can apply CBT and motivational strategies effectively through these formats to support skill building and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Rick works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related focus areas.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
He uses a cognitive behavioral orientation as his primary framework and also incorporates motivational interviewing, mindfulness-informed techniques, and narrative therapy where they support client goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience treating mental health and addiction issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Rick is an LPC practicing from Texas with a independent practice based in Meridian, Texas, and he conducts therapy exclusively online.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit their preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English