- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 12 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage day-to-day struggles. Sessions often center on learning specific skills for coping, improving communication, and addressing patterns that keep problems active. Richard works in both English and Spanish.
In practice he draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy among other approaches. That means he helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavioral changes, and clarify personal values to guide decisions. He explains tools clearly and practices them together with the person in session.
Richard has experience with a wide variety of concerns from mood disorders like depression and bipolar to caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance issues. He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and the effects of domestic violence or divorce.
He describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the therapist and client choose methods that fit the client’s needs. To begin, people use the site matching process to schedule a first appointment and set initial goals before regular sessions start.
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them, then pick actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about important life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on finding and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to change how someone feels. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and try methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative selection can change over time as needs evolve.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they test new skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns plus trauma, grief, depression, bipolar issues, and related topics including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines practical skill-building with values-based work, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.