Richard Hale,

Hello! I’m Richard Hale (he/him), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

I counsel children (9-12), teens, young adults, adults, and older adults in PA.

A Supportive Space

It’s my desire that every person I interact with feels genuinely loved and supported through thoughtful motivation and encouragement. Counseling is a way to begin to feel that way toward yourself and to create a life that surrounds you with good things.

My Background

I earned my Master’s degree and Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health from Harding University in 2018. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in both school, home, virtual, and office settings. My explerience includes counseling for disorders such as schizophrenia, PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and phase of life problems. I also offer therapy for behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, religious deconstruction, Borderline PD, relationships, domestic abuse, OCD, ODD, phobias, life transitions, and more.  Ask scheduling for other specialties I counsel for.

As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I’ve worked to build safe environments and educate families and communities during my career.

Techniques in Therapy

My completed trainings include both EMDR and Brainspotting, which are commonly used to treat PTSD. I have also had training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and done other trauma-informed care trainings. I also utilize Play Therapy for children.

I believe that people learn through experiences. Healing may come as much through a new perspective as a healthy experience of something new. Utilizing experiential and cognitive approaches allows us to explore and overcome the challenges you are facing.

About Me

I am an avid music person with ~15 years of self-taught drumming and playing other instruments. You can find me listening to music of all genres or making some kind of music most of the time. I enjoy relaxing or playing in nature, especially when my wife and two dogs, Lucy and Marlee, are there. When I’m inside, I’ll often be reading comics, listening to an audiobook, or playing video games.

PA License #PC018246

Richard Hale’s Availability

Richard Hale offers in-person counseling at the York therapy office and online therapy sessions for anyone in Pennsylvania.