Richard McCranie, LPC
Georgia · 12 years in practice
Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LPC, Georgia
- LPC010004 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1376318808 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Richard
Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and aims to build a trustworthy relationship where feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are talked through openly.
He uses a mix of approaches including Jungian ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices. Sessions often involve setting clear goals, learning new coping skills, and practicing small changes between meetings.
Background and approach
The tone is straightforward and collaborative - clients help set the pace and topics for work. Richard has twelve years of professional experience across residential and outpatient settings. His background includes work with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, medication-assisted treatment coordination, and managing clinical programs.
This range of roles gives him experience with both one-on-one therapy and program-level clinical leadership. He trained at Valdosta State University, earning a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. Richard moved into independent practice in 2023 and continues to provide therapy focused on addictive and behavioral health issues.
In sessions he emphasizes clear communication and practical coping strategies. He works with people to clarify what feels unmanageable, set realistic goals, and build steady skills for daily life. The approach is goal-focused yet adaptable to each person’s needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Jungian Therapy brings attention to personal meaning, symbols, and inner themes. It can help people who are wrestling with life purpose, midlife shifts, or deep patterns that repeat over time. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy, giving people space to name feelings and find their own answers while the therapist reflects and supports progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies for managing anxiety, impulsivity, and mood shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each client to see which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. That might mean using CBT skills for immediate symptom relief while exploring deeper Jungian themes over time, or leaning into mindfulness practices to build steady coping strategies. The plan can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping sessions focused on practical change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Richard commonly help with?
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and major life changes. He also addresses issues like attachment, body image, impulsivity, and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, combining active listening with practical skill-building. Clients set goals and Richard guides them through techniques to manage symptoms and make changes.
What sort of professional background does he bring?
He has twelve years of experience in residential and outpatient behavioral health, clinical program supervision, and case management. He moved into independent practice after working in various treatment settings.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a relationship with him?
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