Richard Komm

Richard Komm is an Arizona psychologist with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and other mood concerns. He aims to treat every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings and on clearer ways to handle strong emotions. He emphasizes straightforward talk and achievable goals.

Richard has worked in clinical settings for four decades and draws on that long experience when assessing what might help. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that increase distress and then helps people try different responses. The emphasis is on skills people can practice outside of sessions.

He also addresses related problems such as parenting strain, issues faced by LGBT people, chronic pain and illness, hoarding, impulsivity, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. When needed he will shape the plan around mood disorders like bipolar illness and other long-term concerns.

People who contact him begin with a short process to match with care and then schedule sessions according to availability. He encourages anyone who has been postponing help to take that step and start a conversation.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical tools and skills. One common approach is skills training that teaches ways to manage anger and anxiety step by step, such as breathing, pacing reactions, and changing unhelpful thoughts. These techniques help when emotions escalate and when people want clearer strategies for everyday situations.

Another frequent element is behavioral planning, which breaks larger problems into small, testable actions. This kind of work helps with mood problems, panic, compulsive behaviors, and chronic stress by encouraging gradual changes and tracking what works.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjust plans based on what helps. The therapist and client review progress and try different strategies if needed.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support continuing care when schedules are tight. Ask during the matching step which session formats are available and how they might fit your routine.