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Cole Risbon, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Sleeping
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Cole

Cole Risbon is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) whose practice emphasizes client-centered work combined with evidence-based methods.

Background and approach

He brings five years of clinical experience to helping people manage issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD, and he adapts interventions to each person's priorities and circumstances. He strives to cultivate an affirming environment that recognizes diverse identities and life paths, including LGBT and gender-related concerns.

Drawing from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas, he helps clients build practical coping strategies, navigate relationship and family challenges, and process trauma or major life transitions. Cole aims for a collaborative process in which goals are shaped together and skills are practiced between sessions.

He works with adults on topics ranging from career stress and financial worries to parenting, communication problems, and questions of life purpose, offering steady professional guidance and respect throughout the therapeutic journey.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy and support while clients define their own goals; it suits those seeking a collaborative, respectful space to explore values and life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and skill-building, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for strong emotions, anger, and mood instability.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and often evolves over time. The therapist works together with each person to identify priorities, try appropriate techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This collaborative stance aims to match evidence-based practices to individual needs and preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so appointments can fit varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while applying CBT, DBT, or client-centered work in real-world contexts, practicing skills between sessions and staying connected even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Cole works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and identity-related concerns like LGBT and gender dysphoria.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives to develop coping skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma-related issues, life transitions, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
Cole holds the LPC credential with licence number PA LPC PC018971 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGender dysphoriaLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English