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Ralph DeMar

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Ralph DeMar, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 14726
  • NPI1245843978
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • DBT skills

About Ralph

Ralph DeMar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on problems that often show up as stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and sleep or eating concerns. He also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and related struggles.

Ralph describes therapy as an educational process where people learn new information about themselves. He helps clients notice patterns that started in early family life and the beliefs that no longer serve them. In sessions he focuses on identifying recurring tendencies or schemas that fuel anger, shame, or resentment.

His style centers on helping people reclaim a sense of voice and identity. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, making different choices, or deciding where to set boundaries. He stresses practical steps and clear explanations rather than vague advice.

Ralph draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, and existential discussion. These methods are used to address problems like compulsions, jealousy, first responder issues, and relationship concerns.

People who see him should expect straightforward conversations about how past influences shape present behavior. Sessions include teaching, reflection, and concrete skill-building aimed at reducing reactivity and improving coping. The emphasis is on helping clients take responsibility for choices and move toward clearer personal goals.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and connection patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. Online sessions support practical exercises and homework that help change thinking and responses to stress or anger. Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It can also support practicing skills between sessions and keeping momentum on behavior changes without requiring a large time commitment.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would he approach anger or temper issues?

He describes therapy as educational and focuses on identifying learned patterns and schemas that contribute to anger. Sessions include skill-building and practical strategies to reduce reactivity.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a wide range of behavioral and relationship concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPC, holding a Texas LPC credential, and his practice is located in Texas.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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