About Ralph
Ralph DeMar helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, addictions, and parenting challenges. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience. Ralph aims to help people regain their voice and sense of self.
He writes plainly and guides people toward practical change. Ralph sees therapy as a journey of self-discovery. He explains how early experiences and learned patterns shape reactions today.
Sessions focus on identifying habits and beliefs that no longer serve the person.
How Ralph works
The goal is to replace harmful patterns with more helpful ways of living. His approach centers on respectful listening and clear information. Ralph teaches skills to manage intense emotions, improve communication, and reduce compulsive behaviors.
He also helps people work through grief, intimacy concerns, and career stress in straightforward terms. Ralph uses evidence-informed methods to reframe thinking and build new habits. He draws on attachment ideas to understand relationships and on cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts.
Dialectical skills are used when strong emotions feel overwhelming and need better regulation. Clients can expect a mix of practical exercises and reflective conversation. Ralph encourages open-mindedness and personal responsibility.
He supports people who want clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and more consistent functioning in daily life.
Ralph lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Ralph works with
The areas below are the ones Ralph selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationship patterns influence present connections. Online sessions use conversations to map those patterns and practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; sessions often include simple exercises and homework that translate well to video or text. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on how the work feels and what helps most.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face and use worksheets or screen sharing. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing coaching, quick skill practice, or check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while using evidence-based methods.
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