Richland Oaks Counseling Center

03/16/2026

People need people, not AI. Starting a new life together? Celebrating your 15 yr anniversary? Devices divide couples of their intimate time together, stealing attention, even from the same couch. More couples today are reporting that technology, screen time, and video games are a major relationship problem. Partners replace meaningful connections with online screen interactions, leading to feelings of neglect. Let a human help re-connect you, NOT AI.
At ROCC we have a variety of therapists to meet the needs of those all across Texas. We have in-person sessions in Richardson TX, telehealth, insurance, and self-pay options. We are a safe space for all.

03/16/2026

ROCC Therapist highlight: Dr. Ellen Oldham works with adults with depression, anxiety, & PTSD; people with sexual difficulties and dysfunctions, and couples work. She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and the Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy, and is working toward AASECT certification as a S*x Therapist and Educator. At ROCC we have a variety of therapists to meet the needs of those all across Texas. We have in-person sessions in Richardson TX, telehealth, insurance, and self-pay options. We are a safe space for all.

03/13/2026

What are YOUR mental health needs? At ROCC we have a variety of therapists to meet the needs of those all across Texas. Play therapy, adolescent technology & social challenges, young adult identity development, individual, couples, and family. We have in-person sessions in Richardson TX, telehealth, insurance, and self-pay options. We are a safe space for all.

03/12/2026

In 2025, workplace harassment remains prevalent across industries with high interpersonal contact or power imbalances, notably in healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and finance. Common issues include bullying (2 in 5 workers), favoritism (71.9%), and lack of transparent communication (64.6%). 69% of employees have faced some type of discrimination and sexual harassment continues to affect nearly half of all women. If you or someone you know in Texas has experienced workplace harassment and would benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us. We are here. We are open. If you or someone you know are in Texas and could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us.

"It has become increasingly obvious this action was a political hit job," Inman said.

03/11/2026

Media coverage of war, combat, and its aftermath may be upsetting. We are here to support Vets, their families, friends, neighbors, and homefront coworkers. We have trained professionals to help you and your family get through this. Our practice has been a staple in Richardson for 14 years. We are here now for immediate in-person and telehealth therapy and psychological evaluations throughout Texas. We take multiple insurances and have several self pay options. Daytime, Evenings, Weekends, Several languages spoken. Individual, family, ages 6 and up. If you or someone you know in Texas could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us. , and .

During a Pentagon briefing Tuesday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that “today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran."

03/07/2026

Families are experiencing what experts call ambiguous loss. A loved one has disappeared, making it maddeningly mysterious and possibly permanent. Abductions, runaways, certain natural disasters and war can fit the category. So, too, can dementia when family members become strangers. If you or someone you know in Texas is experiencing any form of ambiguous loss and would like compassionate care, call us, text us, email us. Richland Oaks Counseling has Spanish, French, and Farsi speaking therapists, telehealth and in-person services in Richardson, TX ages 6+ Evenings and weekends.

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, remains missing after nearly 40 days in Arizona.

03/06/2026

Storm season is here and it’s not unusual for kids to experience storm anxiety! In addition to emergency preparedness, you might think of distractions and activities that would be fun and engaging for everyone at home, or creative ways to keep routines consistent. If you or someone in your family could benefit from support with anxiety and you are anywhere in TX, call us, text us, email us. We are here. We are open.

Meteorologist Kirsten Lang explains storm anxiety and what parents can do to help calm their kids' concerns about severe weather.

03/03/2026

In suicidal ideation or self-harm scenarios, the bot’s response was also inconsistent. Trusting AI for mental health care may cost your life.
If you or someone you know in Texas could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us.

Researches found that in more than half of cases where doctors would send a patient to the ER, the chatbot said it was OK to delay care.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Media coverage of war, combat, and its aftermath may be upsetting. So is increased stress, anxiety, and depression. We have trained professionals to help you and your family get through this. Our practice is a staple in our community. We are here now for immediate in-person and telehealth therapy and psychological evaluations throughout Texas. We take multiple insurances and have several self pay options. Daytime, Evenings, Weekends, Several languages spoken. Individual, family, ages 6 and up. If you or someone you know in Texas could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us.

03/01/2026

Violence leaves wounds that will take lawmakers too long to address. We are here now for immediate mental health care. Telehealth Counseling. We take multiple insurances and have several self pay options. Evenings, Weekends, telehealth several languages spoken. Individual, family, ages 6 and up. If you or someone you know in Texas could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us.

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

03/01/2026

Last Friday in case consult, ROCC and Meltzer Counseling were so fortunate to have DeeDee Whitt and Shenella Karunaratne, LPC (Director of Adolescent Clinical Services) from Reflections Lifestyle centers. Case Consult allows us to bring in Clinicians so we can learn more about what clients’ experiences will be like in higher levels of care. Reflections serve children, adolescents, adults and has specific programming for clients in the LGBTQ+ community for IOP/PHP, as do ROCC and Meltzer Counseling but for outpatient care. If you or someone you know in Texas could benefit from compassionate mental health care, call us, text us, email us. Richlandoaks.org Spanish speaking therapists, telehealth and in-person services in Richardson, TX ages 6+ Evenings and weekends.