Richard "Rick" Frisby is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people in Arizona work through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. He approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and aims to make therapy a straightforward, practical process. Rick speaks English and draws on four years of clinical experience as an LPC.
Rick focuses on meeting people where they are. He listens first, then helps identify small steps that can make daily life easier. Sessions emphasize clear coping skills, emotional understanding, and rebuilding confidence in everyday situations.
He often supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, or the emotional fallout of adoption and foster care. He also works with those facing chronic pain, codependency, substance misuse, eating issues, dissociation, and grief from divorce or separation.
Rick blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to spiritual and personal values. He aims to create a non-judgmental space where clients can speak openly and try new strategies. Progress is treated as a series of practical changes rather than a single cure.
In sessions he helps people develop routines, manage panic or mood swings, and navigate social anxiety or isolation. His style is direct but empathetic, focusing on what clients can do between appointments to feel steadier and more confident.
Approaches that help with stress, trauma, and self-esteem
Rick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill building. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people notice thinking traps and try different responses. Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and grounding skills for trauma and panic, teaching simple tools to manage intense moments and reduce avoidance.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily life. Together they review what helps and adjust techniques as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow appointments during breaks or from different locations. It also makes it simpler to keep momentum between visits by using short check-ins and practicing techniques in real-life settings.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rick address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, chronic pain, addiction, eating issues, and more.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is direct and compassionate. He listens first, then helps clients build practical coping skills and step-by-step routines.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a practicing clinician. That time includes work with social anxiety, men's issues, and young adults.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Arizona. The listing shows his LPC credential and Arizona location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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