Richard Stapleton, Ed.D., Lmhc, Ncc, Bc Tmh, Acs
About Richard Stapleton, Ed.D., Lmhc, Ncc, Bc Tmh, Acs
Richard Stapleton, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS, is a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in various educational and clinical roles. He currently serves as Core Faculty at Walden University and as a licensed counselor at MDLIVE, while also holding leadership positions in professional organizations.
Work at MDLIVE
Richard Stapleton has been employed at MDLIVE, an Evernorth company, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2021. In this role, he provides mental health counseling services to clients across the United States. His work involves assessing clients' needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions to support mental well-being.
Current Position at Walden University
Richard Stapleton serves as Core Faculty at Walden University, a position he has held since 2016. He has contributed to the online education of students in the field of counseling. His responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring students, and engaging in curriculum development to enhance the educational experience.
Previous Experience in Mental Health Counseling
Richard Stapleton has extensive experience in mental health counseling. He worked at Excelsior Youth Center in various roles from 2001 to 2012, including Group Living Counselor, Treatment Coordinator, and Team and Treatment Coordinator. He also served as Behavioral Health Clinical Team Lead at ChildServe from 2017 to 2019 and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Optimae LifeServices, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Richard Stapleton earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University Denver, completing his studies from 2006 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix, which he obtained from 2003 to 2005. His training includes certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), a specialized trauma treatment.
Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles
Richard Stapleton is an active member of the American Counseling Association and the Counseling Honor Society, Chi Sigma Iota. He has held leadership positions, including past President of the American Counselor Association of Iowa. Currently, he serves as Secretary of the Board and a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).