- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Cole
Cole Risbon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, career questions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. He also lists life purpose among his focus areas.
Cole uses a collaborative, client-centered style. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. He helps people develop coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and take steps through transitions.
He draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supports skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Cole also brings psychodynamic ideas into longer work to look at repeating patterns and underlying motivations. That can help when someone wants deeper self-understanding rather than only symptom relief.
In sessions he aims for straightforward conversation and practical next steps. People who are navigating career shifts, parenting strain, gender identity questions, or a midlife reassessment may find this focus useful. For anyone exploring life purpose, he helps translate values into actions.
Sessions are offered in English and take place under his Pennsylvania LPC credential. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and practical problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. It can help with anger, mood swings, and overwhelming stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build readiness for change when someone feels stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cole will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try. That choice is made together and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone choose not to use video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Licensed professionals adapt their methods so skills practice, thinking exercises, and emotional support work across formats.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleeping problems, trauma, relationship and family issues, career questions, ADHD, bipolar, and life purpose concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and problem solving.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of experience as a practicing counselor. His work draws on several therapeutic approaches to match client needs.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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