Cole Risbon

Cole Risbon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical help for common struggles. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and major life changes. He aims to create an affirming space where people feel heard and respected.

His approach is collaborative and client-centered. He listens first, then draws on methods that fit each person’s needs. That can mean learning skills for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts, or talking through past hurts so they have less power today.

Cole uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. He helps people build coping skills, manage mood swings, and find concrete ways to handle daily stress. He also supports people navigating identity questions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and workplace stress.

With five years of experience as an LPC in Pennsylvania, he blends practical skill building with a respectful, nonjudgmental attitude. Sessions focus on what someone wants to change and on small steps that make life easier.

People who choose Cole can expect a steady, collaborative process. He helps set goals together, tracks progress, and adapts methods as needed. To start, he asks about what matters most and works from there.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that make problems worse. It is practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger by teaching concrete skills you can use day to day.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts feel overwhelming and you need tools to manage reactions in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That process can involve trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce commute time and let people schedule therapy around work, school, or family responsibilities. If you want to know which session formats are offered, please confirm current options before booking since specific formats are not listed on the profile. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills for remote sessions so people can practice tools between meetings and bring real-life situations into sessions for problem solving.