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Richard Lally, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Richard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Richard. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

He’s helped me a lot with things that were overwhelming me.

Reviewed February 2021

Rick is really good at what he does, his passion for helping people is evident in how he talks with you. He cracks jokes and it really helps.

Reviewed January 2021

More about Richard

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCMHC

Hello-My name is Richard (Rick) Lally. I graduated with a master's degree in clinical psychology from Connecticut College and have been working in behavioral health for 25 years. I also have been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina for the past 20 years. I am adept at and have utilized a variety of counseling modalities, including but not limited to solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and mindfulness. Secondary to the type of therapy I use is the importance of establishing and maintaining a strong and healthy therapeutic relationship with each individual I support. By doing so, I have been able to help individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide array of issues; depression, grief/loss, stress, anger, relationship distress to name a few. Regardless of whether your need for seeking counseling is one of these matters or something else, please reach out to me and give me the chance to see if I can offer some relief. I welcome the opportunity to meet you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Anger management Depression Addictions Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Coping with natural or human-caused disaster First responder issues Infidelity Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Richard Lally's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407964067.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 10112 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Richard Lally

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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He’s helped me a lot with things that were overwhelming me.

Reviewed February 2021

Rick is really good at what he does, his passion for helping people is evident in how he talks with you. He cracks jokes and it really helps.

Reviewed January 2021

I found Richard very helpful in his approach. He really put me at ease very quickly. I would recommend him to anyone in a similar position.

Reviewed November 2020

I look forward to each session. Over the few months Richard has helped me tremendously in improving my situation

Reviewed November 2020

Rick has been so wonderful to talk to. He is warm, funny, empathetic and also just the right amount of no-nonsense. I was so pleasantly surprised by how well we connected despite our outward differences. He helped me talk through my grief and understand what I was going through while often making me laugh. I wish him nothing but the best - I'm off to live my life, but will definitely be back if I need a friend to lean on. :)

Reviewed November 2020

I feel better after my session with dr richard, a lot of thanks

Reviewed November 2020

Richard has been very supportive through a difficult time and offers useful, practical advise and reassurance. He can use humour to lighten the mood when necessary but also seems very aware when things require a more delicate or serious tone. I have been grateful for his support.

Reviewed November 2020

Rick is one of the best counsellors I have ever met. He always respects and encourages his clients.

Reviewed September 2020

Thank you for fantastic advice and help over the last few months. It’s really helped me connect on a more deeper level with my fiancé, family and friends. Your humour mixed with sound advice has really helped me realise the person I am. Thank you.

Reviewed September 2020

Richard has experience and a great sens of humor. This is very important to me, because no matter how hard the waves hit you, you`ll better be able to surf them. Humor helps me to do so. He absolutely understood my problem(s), came right to the point and offered me a extremely helpful way out of the bad situation I was in in May. I feel extremely better now. Neithertheless: It was me who had to do the work - and Richard is very clear about this. I would say: Let him help you.

Reviewed September 2020

I am so grateful and lucky that I am matched with Rick as my counselor. He simply holds the space for me in a way that is boundless and infinite. He deeply listens and always moves the conversation forward while keeping the flow of what I am ready for to share and discuss. He is warm, friendly, quite compassionate, open to other cultures and with a great sense of humor. I feel very comfortable talking with him and expressing myself freely. Rick, I cannot thank you enough for what you do. You are helping me to see the light at the end of tunnel.

Reviewed August 2020

Thanks for the help, means a lot.

Reviewed August 2020

Richard is very understanding and cooperative. He has a great sense of humour. He holds me accountable for my progress when I need it and I respect that. He is a great listener and is very laid back. He is encouraging and stands for fairness and honesty. I am glad to have him as a counsellor and would gladly recommend to a friend.

Reviewed August 2020

I immediately felt comfortable with Richard, he shows much interest in helping you sort out your problems and I would recommend him without hesitation to those looking for someone to show interest in you and what it will take from where you are to where you would like to be.

Reviewed July 2020

Rick is the perfect counselor for me, and I couldn’t have been luckier in getting paired with him. He’s spent year working with military service members like myself and I feel like he is a subject matter expert on mentally bringing us home from war.

Reviewed July 2020

Richard is kind and compassionate.

Reviewed June 2020

Rick is warm, friendly, and helpful. He offers balanced views of situations under discussion, and helps provide structure and focus with a view to problem-solving and growth. I've enjoyed working with him.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Richard Lally offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Richard Lally works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Richard Lally speak?

Richard Lally speaks English.

How many years of experience does Richard Lally have?

Richard Lally has 25 years of experience.

Where is Richard Lally licensed to practice?

Richard Lally is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Richard Lally accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Richard Lally accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Richard Lally offer?

Richard Lally offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Richard Lally?

Richard Lally can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Richard Lally?

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