Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Richard McGraw, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 000876
- NPI
- 1649302407
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Richard supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting and grief
- Work and career issues
About Richard
Richard McGraw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 28 years of experience. He has run a private practice since 1997 and has worked in law enforcement, child protective services, medical social work, and hospice. He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD and related attention concerns, and addiction issues.
His style is direct and interactive. Sessions focus on practical conversation and concrete steps people can try between meetings. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary approach and adapts talk and tasks to each person’s situation.
Clients can expect straightforward problem-solving aimed at daily life: managing stress at work, improving communication, handling grief, or coping with big changes. Richard also addresses intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions. He works with issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and blended family situations.
His background in social work settings informs a focus on real-world pressures like parenting demands, medical care, and legal or protective-system involvement. That experience guides practical planning around safety, routines, and responsibilities.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and measurable steps. People who want a pragmatic, experience-based approach from a Missouri LCSW often look to him for steady, problem-focused support.
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How CBT and practical approaches shape online work
Richard primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some aspects of trauma or addiction because it emphasizes clear skills and short-term strategies.He pairs CBT with problem-focused conversation that looks at daily routines, communication habits, and tasks you can try between sessions. That approach helps with parenting challenges, work stress, grief, and relationship friction by breaking larger problems into manageable steps.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked, so the plan changes if something isn’t helping.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. When available, remote work also lets people choose audio-only or video contact depending on bandwidth or how they prefer to connect.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting problems, ADHD, grief, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is interactive and practical, using conversation and exercises to produce concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and has maintained a private practice since 1997.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri, listed as MO LCSW.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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