Gregory Rico , LPC

Gregory Rico is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stressful life moments, anxiety, and LGBT-related concerns. He aims to meet each person where they are and help them move forward.

He uses simple, direct conversation to understand what matters most to the client. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. Gregory adapts the pace and topics to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script.

Gregory draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and respect each person's perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different strategies. Solution-focused ideas help build short-term plans and track progress toward concrete changes.

Clients come for many reasons, including stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, career strain, and self-esteem struggles. He also addresses related topics such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, gender dysphoria, and isolation.

Sessions are offered in English and Gregory accepts international clients. He works with people who prefer video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair needs with a schedule and format.

How online approaches meet your goals

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities through attentive listening and reflective conversation. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through identity, relationship, or life transition concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and stress management.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and building on what already works. It can be helpful when someone wants clear short-term plans and measurable progress on specific problems.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit best. If something does not feel right, the plan can be adjusted together.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or flexible communication during the week. These options give people more ways to stay consistent with their work on issues like anxiety, relationships, or coping with change.