Richard O Garr

he/him

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Depression, Addiction, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Worcester, MA

15 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Richard accepts 30 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Harvard Pilgrim

JP Farley Corporation

Mass General Brigham (Optum)

Medicare Massachusetts

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

Tufts Health Plan

Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

WellSense Qualified Health Plan | Commercial

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$240

first session

$195

subsequent sessions

Richard O’Garr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, conflicts in relationships, and addiction.

Richard has a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. He works to create an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable sharing their personal issues and struggles. With his experience in using a variety of counseling approaches, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), he is able to work collaboratively with clients and tailor his approach to meet their individual needs.

Whether you are looking for help in coping with a serious mental health disorder, seeking self-improvement, or a combination of both, Richard will work with you to not only ease your suffering but also help you reach your personal goals, grow in your capabilities, and thrive.

"As a therapist with over 17 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range issues, I work to create an accepting and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable in sharing about their personal issues and struggles."

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I find helping others to be rewarding and have always found psychology to be fascinating field of study. Counseling is a great combination of both of these.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

A lot of people experience shame over having a mental health diagnosis and I wish that more people would understand that their mental health problems and struggles do not define them or make them any less of a person. I find that people with mental health struggles are as capable, valuable, and worthwhile as anyone else!

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Providing clients' with the best counseling services that I can is very important to me. Thriveworks supports us in providing quality services to our clients.

What inspires you?

A really good underdog story.

SpecialitiesDepression, Addiction, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self Esteem, Divorce, Grief, Anger Management, Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Sleep / Insomnia, ADHD, Trauma / PTSD, Men’s Issues, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic / Rogerian, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Any / Eclectic