Rick Fulton, LPC
Practical narrative-focused counseling for lasting change
Details
| Name | Rick Fulton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Rick
Rick Fulton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with three decades of clinical experience. He draws on a narrative outlook while also using cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to help people facing hard life moments. His style is straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on forming a respectful working relationship and offering tools clients can use between sessions.
Rick earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Background and approach
Over thirty years he has supported people dealing with addiction and dual diagnosis, mood disorders, grief, trauma, and anxiety. He also brings experience with first responder issues and the complicated mix of mental health and substance use concerns. In sessions he helps people tell their story in ways that expose options and choices.
He uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to identify patterns that cause pain and to build small, usable changes. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about change or feels stuck. He offers online-only care and communicates by video, phone, chat, and text messaging.
His approach welcomes different spiritual views and can include faith-based conversation when requested. Messages are typically answered within 24 hours and he asks for 24 hours notice for missed live sessions. Rick aims to create a calm, accepting environment where people leave each session with a practical next step.
He focuses on building connection, reducing hurt, and finding clearer paths forward for issues like relationships, self-esteem, trauma, addiction, and coping with life changes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management among the things Rick works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rick among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rick among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rick among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rick directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rick directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches Delivered Online
Rick blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify problems and test new ways of living. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves, helping separate the person from the problem and reveal alternative choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck and builds concrete exercises to shift those patterns.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. Together you decide which techniques to focus on so work in sessions connects to daily life.
Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let you have full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for easier scheduling. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions and share brief updates or reflections. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related problems such as codependency and communication difficulties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a narrative perspective alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on reauthoring personal stories to open new options.
What is his professional background?
He holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of North Texas and has about 30 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings supporting people with mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices online from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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