At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Texas / 4432
- NPI
- 1427640143
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- 35 years experience
- Motivational Interviewing
- Warm and encouraging
About Randall
Dr. Randall Maurer is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and the LMFT credential. He combines long clinical experience with years of ministry and training work to help people clarify what matters to them and move toward practical change.
He draws on solution-focused work and strategic planning to help people find and use strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear steps and motivation rather than long explanations. He offers a warm, encouraging style and does not push religion on anyone who does not want it.
His background spans private practice, agency work, and in-patient psychiatric settings. He has also trained therapists and ministers, which influences how he structures sessions and teaches new skills. That variety helps him work with both psychological and spiritual concerns when a person asks to include them.
Dr. Maurer uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change habits, manage mood, and build better routines. He also uses existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction. He may draw on elements of the Gottman Method or hypnotherapy where they fit a person's goals.
People come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and communication problems, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and life transitions. He also assists with issues like chronic pain, fatherhood concerns, commitment questions, and social anxiety. Work in sessions is collaborative and goal-oriented.
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Therapeutic approaches and online work
Dr. Maurer often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence, and building internal motivation for new behaviors. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change the thoughts and habits that feed anxiety and depression, offering practical skills for day-to-day life.
Existential ideas may come into play when someone wants to talk about life purpose, meaning, or major transitions. These conversations look at values and choices to help people clarify what matters and decide on next steps. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or family, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer trips to an office. Online work can make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to practice new skills in real-life settings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Blended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
35+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and life transitions. He also addresses relationship, parenting, intimacy, and communication problems.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses solution-focused planning and strategic steps to help people find motivation and make change. Sessions tend to be practical, encouraging, and focused on doable next steps.
What is his professional background?
He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has 35 years of clinical experience across private practice, agencies, and in-patient hospitals. He has also trained therapists and ministers.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Texas LMFT, which means he is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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