- Values-based guidance
- Skill-focused sessions
- English and Spanish
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of experience. He focuses on clear, practical work that helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life changes.
He uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often center on identifying what matters most, building coping skills, and setting small, doable goals. Conversations are direct but respectful, aimed at helping people make steady progress in everyday life.
Richard brings attention to how culture and background shape experience. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and draws on that when language and cultural perspective matter in the moment. He also has experience supporting veterans, first responders, and people facing cross-cultural issues.
Common topics he addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. He also works with concerns such as substance use, domestic violence, and mood disorders like depression and bipolar symptoms.
In sessions, he mixes practical skill-building with conversations about values and meaning. Clients can expect a collaborative tone where the therapist helps pick strategies that fit day-to-day life. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
He uses a blend of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often center on identifying what matters most, building coping skills, and setting small, doable goals. Conversations are direct but respectful, aimed at helping people make steady progress in everyday life.
Richard brings attention to how culture and background shape experience. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and draws on that when language and cultural perspective matter in the moment. He also has experience supporting veterans, first responders, and people facing cross-cultural issues.
Common topics he addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. He also works with concerns such as substance use, domestic violence, and mood disorders like depression and bipolar symptoms.
In sessions, he mixes practical skill-building with conversations about values and meaning. Clients can expect a collaborative tone where the therapist helps pick strategies that fit day-to-day life. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How his approaches guide online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. Client-Centered Therapy creates a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their own problem-solving and self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as needs evolve, and the therapist will adjust strategies together with the client.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a licensed professional from their own region while finding approaches that match their life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions combine practical skill-building with conversations about values and meaning in life. The tone is collaborative and focused on small, actionable steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life backgrounds, including veterans and first responders.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.