- Stress management
- Parenting support
- Social anxiety focus
About Richard
Richard Spivey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 30 years of experience. He helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting concerns, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia. He conducts sessions in English and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking.
In sessions he encourages straightforward conversation about what is causing distress. He listens for what matters most and works with clients to set clear, practical goals. Conversations focus on small, tangible steps that fit into everyday life rather than abstract theories.
His background across three decades includes work with people facing communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and struggles around life purpose. He also supports those recovering from post-traumatic stress and those wanting to build self-love. That range gives him experience with both long-term issues and short-term problem solving.
Richard describes a collaborative style. He and the client review progress regularly and adapt plans when something is not working. He aims for sessions that help clients try new behaviors and notice what changes.
Before a first appointment he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a first session. He notes that the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and that costs vary with location.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves helping people identify and test unhelpful thoughts, then practicing alternative responses in real situations; this helps with anxiety and fear around social situations. Another approach emphasizes behavioral steps - breaking fears into small, doable actions and gradually increasing exposure to challenging social moments to reduce avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats selecting methods as a collaborative process, discussing goals and preferences with each person and adjusting the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist review progress and try different strategies until something fits.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that work around work or family schedules. Ask about the available formats when you complete the short matching questionnaire so you know what will work for you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting issues, and depression, and also addresses social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has he worked in this field?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.