LPC
Rick Fulton, LPC
- Experience30 years
- LocationTexas
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Rick
Rick Fulton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Meridian, Texas, who brings three decades of experience helping people navigate stress, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and mood concerns.
Background and approach
He earned a Master of Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton and works from a primarily cognitive behavioral approach while integrating additional techniques such as motivational interviewing and mindfulness when appropriate.
His practice addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related concerns, family and relationship problems, and first responder or compassion fatigue challenges.
Rick has treated both mental health and addiction disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with clients facing dual diagnosis, HIV and AIDS, PTSD, and complex family-of-origin issues.
He is trained in the stages of change model and in motivational interviewing methods, and he is certified to teach Developing Capable Young People, a caregiver course developed by the late Stephen Glenn. He offers Christian counseling upon request while maintaining an all-inclusive practice regardless of a client’s spiritual beliefs.
Rick maintains online-only independent practice hours Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. He typically responds to messages within 24 hours and answers posts received after 8:00 PM the following morning.
His approach emphasizes building an alliance marked by compassion, acceptance, and support, and he encourages clients to leave each session with practical tools they can apply in daily life. He asks that clients provide 24 hours notice for missed live chat or video appointments and notes a no-show policy that guides rescheduling after repeated missed sessions.
Therapeutic approaches for online counseling and change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a client’s readiness to change and uses collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation for addressing issues like addiction, health behaviors, or ambivalence about treatment. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation by helping people notice present-moment experience without judgment.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rick works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so clients feel engaged and supported by the treatment plan.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access licensed professionals from home, and use tools that align with how a client prefers to communicate, while preserving the collaborative, skills-focused work that supports lasting progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English
What Rick can help with
Rick Fulton works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.
How Rick approaches therapy
Rick's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
Experience and training
Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 30 years of clinical experience.