- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship repair
- Emotional healing
About Richard
Richard Alongi is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with over three decades of experience. He helps people who are struggling with addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes. He talks with clients in a direct, respectful way and adapts his approach to each person's needs.
His work blends attachment-focused ideas with client-centered listening. That means Richard pays attention to how past relationships shape current feelings and then follows the client's pace. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Imago relationship techniques when the situation calls for deeper work on patterns and connection.
Richard aims to make sessions practical. He helps clients set clear goals, practice new ways of relating, and build stronger emotional awareness. For people facing addiction, depression, or career stress, he focuses on sustainable steps rather than quick fixes.
Over 36 years of practice give him a wide view of common human struggles. He respects different backgrounds and life choices, including work with intimacy, kink, and nontraditional sexual cultures. He also supports people dealing with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, dissociation, and co-morbid conditions.
People interested in starting can expect straightforward conversation about concerns and options. Richard believes the first visit is about understanding what matters to the client and shaping a plan together.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early bonds shape current feelings and relationship patterns; this can help with fears around intimacy, abandonment, and codependency. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard and understood as they decide next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotions behind relationship conflicts and personal distress, supporting people who want clearer emotional responses and stronger connections.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which methods match their goals and comfort level. That planning happens together, so the course of therapy can change as needs evolve.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to attend from different locations. For some people, phone sessions use less bandwidth and feel less demanding than video, while video can allow more visual cues during emotional work. Discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps decide the best way to meet for sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, anger, career stress, depression, and ADHD. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and issues related to kink and alternative sexual culture.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an empathetic, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person. He draws on attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused methods to address patterns in relationships and feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of professional experience working with diverse issues related to addiction, relationships, mood, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking to understand what formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use 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 according to therapist availability.