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Richard McCranie

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

My name is Kyle, I go by my middle name. I am licensed in Georgia with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with, but not limited to, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & coping with grief and loss.

I believe entering therapy is starting an alliance based on trust by the communication of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. This communication goes both ways, from client to therapist, and therapist to client. The need for such an alliance typically results from some part(s) of life becoming unmanageable or unclear. It is my role as a counselor to help you navigate these concerns, set goals, and to foster more effective coping skills to manage stress. Guarantees in counseling are limited, however I can assure you that I will do everything I can with my training and experience to help you achieve your goals.

I graduated from The University of Georgia with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history in 2004. Then worked for The Marcus Institute, as a Primary Therapist for clients with autism spectrum disorders and other ongoing behavioral health concerns for two and a half years. I moved to New York City, New York in 2007. There I was employed with Partnership of Innovative Comprehensive Care, Inc. as a Case Manager Supervisor, assisting other case managers with caseloads of clients with developmental, intellectual, and mental health disorders. I returned home to South Georgia in 2011 and received a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Valdosta State University. During this time, I worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant along with interning at Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia. After graduation I worked at Crescent Pines/Anchor Hospital and The DeKalb Community Service Board as an Admission/Intake Counselor from 2012 to 2014. After this I started as an admission Counselor at Ascena Health (St. Jude’s Recovery Center, Inc.) in 2014. In 2015 I accepted a position as a therapist (clinician) providing one on one therapy and case management to individuals in both residential and outpatient treatment. In 2018, I received my Professional Counselor License. After this I continued as a therapist assisting clients with both substance use and mental health disorders in residential and outpatient care. In 2019 I accept a position as the Medication Assisted Treatment coordinator and residential manager supervisor. Within the same year I also started an outpatient program assisting in the reentry of federal offenders on probation. In 2023 I accepted the position of Director of clinical services, overseeing all clinical and residential programs within the agency. Later that year I started my own private practice, where I continue providing professional care and services to individuals with addictive, behavioral, and mental health disorders.

Years Experience: 12
Location: Georgia, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Male
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1376318808
Credentials: GA LPC LPC010004
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LPC (Georgia) #LPC010004 exp 2026-09-30
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Coping with life changes, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Male therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Richard McCranie

Experienced counselor for addiction and LGBTQ+ care
  • 12 years experience
  • GA Licensed Counselor
  • Addiction and grief specialist

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (GA LPC LPC010004) with 12 years of professional experience. He works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, substance use and addictive behaviors, LGBTQ+ related concerns, grief, and life transitions. He practices as a gay, older male therapist of color who identifies as non-religious and politically liberal.

He earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and history from the University of Georgia in 2004. Following graduation, he spent two and a half years at the Marcus Institute as a primary therapist serving clients on the autism spectrum and others with ongoing behavioral health needs. In 2007 he moved to New York City and worked as a case manager supervisor with Partnership of Innovative Comprehensive Care, Inc., supporting case managers who served clients with developmental, intellectual, and mental health disorders.

After returning to South Georgia in 2011, he completed a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at Valdosta State University while serving as a graduate teaching assistant and interning at Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia. From 2012 to 2014 he worked as an admission and intake counselor at Crescent Pines/Anchor Hospital and The DeKalb Community Service Board, then joined Ascena Health (St. Jude’s Recovery Center, Inc.) as an admission counselor in 2014.

In 2015 he began providing one-on-one therapy and case management for individuals in residential and outpatient settings. He received his professional counselor license in 2018 and continued working with clients addressing both substance use and mental health disorders. In 2019 he accepted roles as Medication Assisted Treatment coordinator and residential manager supervisor and also helped launch an outpatient program supporting the reentry of federal offenders on probation. In 2023 he served as Director of Clinical Services overseeing clinical and residential programs and later that year opened a private practice where he continues to provide care for people managing addictive, behavioral, and mental health concerns.

Location: Georgia, United States
Years Experience: 12
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: GA LPC LPC010004
  • NPI Number: 1376318808
  • License: LPC (Georgia) #LPC010004 exp 2026-09-30

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How much experience does Richard McCranie have?

Richard McCranie has 12 years of professional therapy experience.

Is Richard McCranie a licensed therapist?

Yes. Richard McCranie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (GA LPC LPC010004).

In which languages does Richard McCranie provide therapy?

Richard McCranie provides therapy in English.

Where is Richard McCranie located?

Richard McCranie is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Richard McCranie as my therapist?

Clients can work with Richard McCranie by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Richard McCranie cost?

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