Richard J. Fetter assists people who are experiencing personal and relationship problems, those who are chronic worriers, withdraw and avoid too much or are excessively sad and depressed. Mr. Fetter also counsels those whose lives are shattered by severe trauma, loss, marital conflict, divorce, aging, and delusional thinking/psychosis.
Mr. Fetter understands several counseling theories and methods and he appreciates that many counseling approaches have value. Behavior therapy is best to treat discrete symptoms, whereas Mr. Fetter gravitates toward cognitive therapy/mindfulness to teach re-framing and interpersonal problems. Existential psychotherapy takes one to deep personal exploration of self and others, etc. Mr. Fetter applies theory, methods, and approaches that work best with the unique needs and personality of the person, couple, or family he is counseling.
Mr. Fetter has earned degrees, licenses, and has assumed leadership in private industry, as well as in public service settings. Yet, his heart is with those he’s counseled. People need to share life's turmoil and find a safe space when seeking "a better way." Mr. Fetter’s job is to aid toward achieving greater self-awareness, deeper self-regard and rewarding relationships.