- ACT and CBT use
- Coaching and coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 12 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and other life changes. He also addresses compassion fatigue and family of origin issues in his practice. He speaks English and Spanish.
Richard uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle repeated patterns that come from their past. Sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing thought and behavior patterns, practicing new responses, and deciding what matters most. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer practical tools for everyday problems. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want help strengthening motivation for change.
He pays attention to cultural background and job-related stressors like caregiving or high-stress workplaces. Richard works with people facing chronic illness, aging and geriatric concerns, addiction, and those coping with major life events such as divorce or loss. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and struggles with self-esteem.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Richard helps clients set short-term targets and track progress. He also supports clients who want coaching-style guidance for career or life transitions.
People who prefer Spanish-language work can speak with him in Spanish. He does not take international clients. To begin, the site’s booking flow guides people through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling for a first session.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small actions that reflect those values. It is often used for anxiety, life changes, and persistent unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be useful when someone feels stuck or unmotivated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. He checks in and adjusts tools or focus areas as progress unfolds.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing time spent traveling to appointments. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier to arrange around childcare or work breaks, and it can remove the need to be on camera for every meeting when a different format would work better. The biography does not specify which session formats he currently offers, so confirm available options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as grief, trauma and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses conversational, goal-focused sessions and practical tools from several approaches to help people change patterns and manage symptoms.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with adults across a range of life challenges.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW license in Florida and practices there.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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