- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Cole
Cole Risbon is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and the stresses that come with big life changes. He also supports people navigating relationship strain, career questions, parenting pressures, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Cole uses a client-centered approach that focuses on what each person brings to sessions. He mixes practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing. That means sessions often include learning specific skills, looking at patterns that repeat in relationships, and identifying small changes that feel doable.
People meet him to work on things like managing mood symptoms, coping after trauma, handling money stress, or figuring out next steps after a life transition. He also has experience with ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, gender dysphoria, and issues tied to separation and divorce.
Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Cole prioritizes straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than jargon or long theory lectures. He supports clients in building coping skills, improving communication, and setting realistic next steps for change.
To begin, readers should follow the site's sign-up flow to view online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment. That process includes a short matching questionnaire and an opportunity to choose a first session time.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard while making practical decisions about change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. These tools can help with anger, mood swings, and stress from life transitions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cole will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying skill-based work when a client wants practical tools, or exploring patterns and history when deeper understanding is the aim. Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, and daily life. It can allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, reduce travel time, and let someone attend from a quieter location. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing early-adult responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Cole works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices client-centered therapy and combines it with CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to focus on skills and personal reflection.
How much experience does he have?
Cole has five years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of mood and life-transition concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania and provides services from that state.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site's booking flow.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.