- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Behavioral strategies
About Rashard
Rashard Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on anger and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Rashard aims to help people who are frustrated by repeated outbursts, simmering resentment, or the strain of living with another person's anger.
He works in a direct, nonjudgmental way. Sessions involve talking through recent incidents, identifying triggers, and practicing new responses. Rashard encourages clients to name what they feel and to try small behavior changes between sessions.
Rashard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional reactions and patterns of thinking. He helps clients break down situations into manageable parts and develops practical steps to reduce reactivity. Work may include pacing difficult conversations, breathing and grounding strategies, and role-play of better responses.
In session he builds a clear plan with measurable goals so people can see progress over time. He asks about daily routines, stressors, and past experiences that shape reactions. He also supports coping with loss, life transitions, and the attention and organization challenges common with ADHD.
People who choose Rashard can expect a straightforward approach that focuses on what changes feel realistic and useful. He invites clients to try different techniques and to adjust the plan as needed based on real-world results.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Rashard works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change emotional reactions and behavior. One common approach focuses on skills training - teaching concrete breathing, grounding, and pacing techniques to reduce immediate reactivity and handle tense moments. These skills are practical for anger, stress, and anxiety and are practiced between sessions to build confidence.A second approach breaks down situations and thinking patterns into smaller parts so reactions become easier to predict and influence. That method helps with relationship conflict, grief, trauma responses, and the organization challenges tied to ADHD by making clear, stepwise changes to how situations are handled.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Rashard will review goals, preferences, and how you respond to early techniques, then refine the plan together. Sessions are adjusted based on what is working and what needs a different method or more practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice techniques in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep progress aligned with real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and the impact of another person's anger. Related concerns include anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a direct, practical approach. Sessions focus on naming feelings, identifying triggers, and practicing concrete new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He holds four years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.