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Richard McCune

Richard McCune, LPC

Therapist · New Jersey · 8+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for stress and trauma

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At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LPC · No. 37PC01041400
NPI
1487132734

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  • Veteran perspective
  • Mindful methods
  • Practical coping tools

About Richard

Richard McCune is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, and depression. He also offers support around aging and geriatric issues, cancer, chronic illness and pain, and related life changes. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and accepts international clients.

He brings eight years of clinical experience and a practical focus to sessions. His work blends relaxing techniques, mindful meditation, person-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Richard pays attention to how thoughts, body sensations, and beliefs interact, and he uses that view to shape conversations and exercises.

Richard is a military veteran and has experience supporting other veterans who are rebuilding their mental health. He often addresses post-traumatic stress, grief, and the stressors that come after service. He aims to create an atmosphere where people can talk plainly about what’s hard.

In sessions he teaches coping skills, grounding and relaxation practices, and ways to reorganize unhelpful thinking patterns. He encourages small, manageable steps that fit into daily life. Progress is usually a joint effort between therapist and client.

People looking for help with relationship strain, chronic conditions, or life transitions can expect a respectful, steady approach. He emphasizes listening first and then offering tools that match each person’s needs. To begin, clients follow the site’s sign-up process to connect and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include mindful meditation and cognitive behavior methods. Mindful meditation helps people learn simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. Cognitive behavior work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. You and the therapist adapt methods as you go, combining relaxation practices, meditation, and cognitive strategies that fit your needs.

The practical benefits of online therapy can make regular care easier to fit into life. Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions often help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health needs and can shorten travel and scheduling barriers. Therapists can assign short exercises between meetings and use brief check-ins to track progress and adjust goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard focus on?

He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, bipolar symptoms, and depression, plus related areas like aging and geriatric issues and chronic illness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, combining relaxation techniques, mindful meditation, person-centered listening, and cognitive behavior work to teach concrete coping skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and with veterans, bringing that background into care for people facing trauma, grief, and chronic conditions.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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