Gregory Rico, LPC

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gregory draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions start with the person's own concerns and goals while the therapist listens and reflects to help clarify what matters. This approach is useful for people who need someone to understand their experience and build a plan at their pace.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and practicing new behaviors. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating issues, and stress management because it gives clear, repeatable techniques to try between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy is part of his toolbox for clients who want short-term, goal-directed work. It concentrates on small steps and solutions that lead to visible progress, which can be encouraging when time or energy is limited.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Gregory will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. He aims to match techniques to what the client wants to accomplish rather than imposing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.