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Ralph DeMar

Practical guidance for reclaiming your voice

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ralph

Ralph DeMar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

He speaks English and works with a wide range of life challenges. Ralph describes therapy as a chance to learn new information about how early experiences shape current patterns.

He helps people notice the habits and beliefs they picked up from family that no longer serve them. Sessions emphasize understanding those patterns and finding practical ways to change them.

He draws on a variety of approaches to fit each person. That includes methods that look at attachment and connection, work that focuses on thoughts and behaviors, and person-centered conversations that center the client's perspective.

He also uses techniques for managing intense emotions and improving relationship skills. Ralph aims to empower people to reclaim a sense of identity and voice.

He encourages open-minded exploration and small, courageous choices that add up over time. In therapy he offers clear, direct feedback along with practical tools to use between sessions.

To begin, the site matching process asks a few questions and then lets people schedule sessions. Subscriptions are used for sessions and can be canceled at any time.

Ralph practices in Texas as an LPC and does not currently work with international clients.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Ralph uses approaches such as the Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict, which can be practiced in session and at home with guided exercises. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people build more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and provides concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ralph will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He tailors sessions so techniques are practical and relevant, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises while phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter exchange fits a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Ralph helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting and sleep or eating problems among many other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Therapy is described as an educational and collaborative process. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns from early experiences and learning practical tools to change them.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience and holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology, later termed Forensic Psychology. He has worked as a counselor for two decades.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English