- Family conflict
- Trauma and grief
- Communication work
About Richard
Richard Crowell is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Utah with ten years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also helps people facing issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose.
Richard pays attention to the whole person and the relationships that shape daily life. He asks about faith when it matters to a client and considers cultural background in sessions. In practice he talks through communication problems, isolation, guilt and shame, and the practical fallout of divorce or separation.
He has experience supporting people dealing with post-traumatic stress, dissociation, disruptive mood challenges, and impulsivity. He also addresses practical problems tied to chronic pain, cancer caregiving, and financial strain. Sessions may include looking at patterns in relationships and helping a person name what they want next.
Richard describes working plainly and directly. He focuses on what is happening now and what changes are possible. That can mean practicing new ways to communicate, setting boundaries, or sorting through painful memories.
People seeking help with life purpose, grief after loss, or long-standing family tension may find his approach relevant. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first session.
Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, mood, and relationship concerns. For trauma-related work he often focuses on processing troubling memories and reducing their hold on daily life, using steps that help a person feel more settled and less reactive. For mood and depression concerns he uses structured approaches that break big problems into manageable steps and teach skills for coping with low mood and overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust methods as treatment progresses so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during work or caregiving changes, but check which formats are offered before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He looks at relationships and daily routines to find practical changes. Sessions often involve naming patterns, practicing new communication, and setting small goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with adults on mood concerns, trauma, family problems, and grief.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.