- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Spanish and English
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. He focuses on practical, person-centered care to help people manage stress, anxiety, and the strain that comes with major life changes. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and aims to make conversations approachable and clear.
Richard uses straightforward methods to help people find what works for them. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, clarifying values, and setting small, doable goals. He combines evidence-based techniques with a respectful, listening-first stance.
He has experience supporting people facing relationship tension, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue. He also helps people dealing with long-term health issues, caregiving stress, addiction, and job-related strain. The practice emphasizes coping skills and step-by-step problem solving.
Richard works collaboratively, asking questions and tailoring plans to each person’s life and priorities. He explains options plainly and checks in about what is helping. His sessions are meant to be practical and focused on everyday change rather than abstract theory.
People who prefer therapy in Spanish can choose to speak in that language. To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy flow, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to available times. Costs vary with location and involve a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using empathic listening to help them find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts plans so sessions remain useful and focused on real-life changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also make it simpler to continue work while navigating caregiving, medical appointments, or work demands. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote sessions to teach skills, review progress, and plan next steps, with an emphasis on practical tools that carry into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and mood concerns including depression and bipolar symptoms.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral methods and values-based work to set small, doable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working as a licensed clinician in Florida.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.