Richard Gonzalez, LCSW
Florida · 12 years in practice
Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW15647 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1235519489 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. He brings 12 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting strains, and major life changes. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and combines practical methods with a thoughtful, person-centered stance.
Richard leans on Existential therapy to help people find meaning when life feels uncertain. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings. Clients often come for help with grief, trauma and abuse, depression, or compassion fatigue. He also addresses concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, addiction, career questions, and intimacy-related issues.
The work aims to improve emotional resilience and everyday functioning. Richard describes his manner as collaborative and straightforward. He listens, reflects what he hears, and helps people set concrete goals.
That approach supports practical change while also making space for deeper reflection about values and meaning. Therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort.
Pricing varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Richard names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches suited to online care
Existential therapy helps people talk about meaning, purpose, and the questions that come up during big life changes. It focuses on personal values and what matters most when life feels uncertain or empty.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people choose actions that match their values even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can shift over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for more in-depth sessions and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and changing routines.
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Questions people ask
What issues can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions cover stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related life stresses listed in the profile.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and person-centered. It blends existential questions about meaning with practical tools from ACT and CBT to build coping skills.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Richard has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns, including caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career-related issues.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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