Richard McCranie , LPC

Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience providing care in Georgia. He works with adults facing stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, grief and loss, and life transitions, alongside a range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and challenges tied to midlife, relationships, and finances. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, indicating formal clinical training and state licensure.

Richard views therapy as a collaborative alliance built on open communication about feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. He helps clients clarify areas of life that feel unmanageable, set realistic goals, and develop practical coping skills to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. While no outcome can be guaranteed, he draws on training and experience to support clients toward measurable progress.

His academic background includes bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history from the University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Valdosta State University. Early clinical roles included work as a primary therapist at The Marcus Institute and supervisory positions in New York supporting clients with developmental, intellectual, and mental health disorders. Returning to Georgia, he built experience across intake, residential, and outpatient settings, later serving as a medication assisted treatment coordinator, residential manager supervisor, and director of clinical services.

In 2023 he launched a private practice where he continues to provide professional care to individuals managing addictive, behavioral, and mental health disorders, applying tailored therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Richard McCranie

Richard McCranie draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which clients explore feelings and set their own goals - it is helpful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and issues of self worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and many mood-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and it can be especially useful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and difficulties maintaining relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques over time so treatment stays focused and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care through life changes, and access therapy from wherever one is located in Georgia. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these modalities to deliver consistent, goal-oriented care that supports progress between sessions.