About me

I provide couples counseling for families that have been affected by addiction (i.e. Alcoholism, addiction to other drugs, sex addiction, gambling, love addiction. This is a specialty. However I will accept other couples.

Hello!
I received my Masters Degree in Counseling at the University of North Texas in Denton Texas. I come from a cognitive behavioral orientation although I also use gestalt therapy. I have treated mental health and addiction issues for 22 years. I have worked with a variety of populations including people with grief issues, HIV and AIDS, dual diagnosis (addiction with a mental health disorder), couples, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I currently have a private practice in Meridian Texas. I practice exclusively online.

I am trained in the stages of change and motivational interviewing techniques. I am certified to teach Developing Capable Young People, a course developed by the late Stephen Glen for caregivers of young people. "My goal for clients is to establish an alliance using love, acceptance, and support. "My hope is that client's can take something with them from each session that they can apply to their daily lives".

Just a word about the no show policy I have. If you are going to miss an appointment for a live chat or video session please give me 24 hours notice. If you no show once I will attempt to reschedule the appointment. However after the second one in a row it is up to you to contact me about rescheduling.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy

Years of Experience: 30

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 18221


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rick Fulton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick has been very helpful in our marriage counseling. He makes sure we are both engaged and keeps us challenged with homework each week. He has provided us with various tools to try. He has years of experience in the field and lots of wisdom. I am really thankful for his counseling.

Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Rick for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Rick is great. Highly recommend.

Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick is not only a competent professional, he is a great confidant. I look forward to Rick helping me learn more about myself and draw out and address certain mental blocks or behaviors that have thus far held me back.

Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick is straightforward and gives support of his work

Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Rick for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Rick is a great counselor. We were planning a divorce when we first started seeing him. He is not afraid to tell it like it is, but in a nice way. Our marriage is 1000000000x improved.

Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He’s great!

Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Rick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick is patient calm and attentive. We enjoy our sessions with him.

Written on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with Rick for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship

He offers me tools that work. I'm making progress.

Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Rick for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Rick is very relatable and was a pleasure to work with. Rick helped my husband and I communicate better and reduce anger and anxiety. He was fair and listened to both sides and I felt understood us both very well and gave practical advice. We now have the tools we needed to work through things together and we will continue to practice what we learned on our own.

Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Rick for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

First let me say that I am and have been resistant to therapy and counseling. That being said, I would recommend Rick to anyone seeking counseling or therapy. He is fair and listens, and he tells it like it is even if you don't want to hear it. My wife and I have been using his services for over 6 months and I'm glad we did. I have learned to pay more attention to our marriage and to my own emotions and thoughts and am a better person for it.

Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Rick for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Rick Fulton the great counselor in the beginning it was bumpy because I would not open up and be honest, he pushes my buttons and that’s what a good counselor does I really appreciate his help

Written on Mar 18, 2020 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick has been a great listener and support in helping me work through traumatic events in my past in order to have a better understanding of myself. I am learning to create healthy boundaries for myself and in my relationships. It has been an excellent experience.

Written on Mar 10, 2020 after therapy with Rick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I really am so grateful for Rick! I don’t think I could have been matched with anyone better to help me with what I’m trying to work on. He leads me to reach conclusions that have meaningful and actionable ways to better myself. He presents things to me, my own thoughts, in a reframed manner that really allows me to gain powerful insights. I have worked with other online counselors and in person therapist but have never had one that I have gained so much from as I have with Rick in just a short time.

Written on Jan 31, 2020 after therapy with Rick for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

My husband and I are truly grateful to have been paired with Rick Fulton for our marriage counseling. He has encouraged us to persevere as he guides us in working to learn to communicate with each other in a healthy way and our marriage is in a much more loving and calmer place because of his help! Thank you Rick!

Written on Sep 20, 2019 after therapy with Rick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick is very thoughtful and insightful. Thank you Rick.

Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with Rick for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

I'm very grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with Rick. He had really been able to help me.

Written on Aug 13, 2019 after therapy with Rick for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I found Rick to be patient yet firm with us in couples counseling when we were in a highly charged and vulnerable space. He understood our complexities but focused on the big picture which was incredibly helpful. He picked up personal aspects for us to work on too. I’m very grateful.

Written on Jul 16, 2019 after therapy with Rick for 11 months on issues concerning relationship

I continue to appreciate Rick's direct and honest approach, and the practical ways that he challenges and encourages me. I have been on a long journey with a difficult relationship, and Rick has helped me to find effective ways forward at each stage. I am almost there, and am grateful for Rick's solid support along the way. No fluff, no patronising, no sliding over the tough bits - I recommend Rick highly if you are looking for rock solid support and meaningful progress in any area of your life.

Written on Aug 19, 2018 after therapy with Rick for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Really like Rick! He’s great help to me.

Written on Jun 11, 2018 after therapy with Rick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

very professional and calm man!

Written on May 20, 2018 after therapy with Rick for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Rick uses a common sense approach to our issues and he looks at it from both points of view and gives homework. He has a way to get us to see things from the other's perspective as a great intermediary. His goal is to have us not have to see him and pushes us to fix our issues.

Written on Feb 13, 2018 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I feel understood by Rick. I appreciate that he is very intuitive and full of life experience.

Written on Feb 08, 2018 after therapy with Rick for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

I came to Rick with severe anxiety as my career and relationships fell apart. He has helped me to rebuild, learn new skills to not only cope with my anxiety but also to handle many emotional and physical situations that I wasn't able to in the past. I appreciate his honesty and how he is able to give me an objective perspective always. He is compassionate and understanding, yet always frank to ensure that I keep myself on track. It's been truly a pleasure working with Rick!

Written on Oct 09, 2017 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Although I have only worked with Rick briefly he has been able to help identify the root cause of some of my problematic tendencies. Since I have been in therapy multiple times previously with in person sessions I find my session with Rick much more productive. I also appreciate his demeanor and that he is practical and easy to talk to

Written on Sep 23, 2017 after therapy with Rick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Rick has helped us immensely over the last month. He showed us the path to hope in our marriage after something so terrible happened we thought we may never recover. His practical, biblical approach was key in rebuilding our marriage and we look forward to working with him more and even at a deeper level in the future.

Written on Sep 15, 2017 after therapy with Rick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He's great, knowledgeable and patient.

Written on May 16, 2017 after therapy with Rick for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Rick has been an incredible, and life changing person with whom I am able to easily relate to and communicate with! Forever grateful for all he has done and helped me to achieve in "regaining" a happy, healthy life . Thank you Rick.

Written on Apr 26, 2017 after therapy with Rick for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Rick- the best I know. Some of my actions probably pissed him off, but he tells me like it is in very open and comfortable with him I can talk to him that is very hard of me. He is awesome. Thank you Rick

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