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Ralph DeMar, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ralph

Ralph DeMar is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as an educational collaboration in which clients learn how early life experiences and internalized patterns shape present-day reactions. Ralph emphasizes identifying unhelpful schemas learned from family or caregivers and offers tools to challenge those patterns and reclaim a stronger sense of self.

His approach centers on empowerment and self-discovery, encouraging clients to find their own answers while the therapist provides guidance, reflection, and evidence-based techniques. Ralph blends attachment-informed thinking, cognitive and behavioral strategies, and a client-centered stance to help individuals explore values, rebuild confidence, and make difficult decisions that support a better quality of life.

He brings practical experience from a twenty-year career as a licensed professional counselor in Texas and aims to give clients back their voice and permission to pursue their most authentic identity.

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Ralph uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns, helping clients address trust, boundaries, and emotional connection in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and validation, giving clients space to lead sessions while the therapist reflects and supports personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood, and compulsive patterns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to identify goals and preferences, then tailor interventions from these approaches to fit what feels most useful. The process typically combines insight about past influences with skill-building for everyday challenges so clients can apply new tools between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing support that fits varied routines. These options can make it easier to attend regular sessions, access timely check-ins, and sustain progress while balancing work, family, or geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is empowerment-oriented and educational, focusing on collaboration and helping clients understand patterns shaped by early experiences while building practical coping skills.
What level of experience does he bring to therapy?
He has twenty years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and draws on that clinical background to support clients through complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with the credential TX LPC 14726.
Can he work with clients who speak other languages or live internationally?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Ralph can help with

Ralph DeMar works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

How Ralph approaches therapy

Ralph's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ralph is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 20 years of clinical experience.