Richard Gonzalez

Richard Gonzalez is an LCSW with 12 years of clinical experience based in Florida. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, and anger. Richard aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.

He takes a collaborative approach that centers the individual's values and goals. Sessions emphasize clear strategies for coping, skill building, and making changes that matter. He uses methods that encourage action and reflection rather than long lectures or vague advice.

Richard brings experience working with people from many backgrounds, and he offers services in both English and Spanish. That bilingual ability helps him connect with a wider range of clients and discuss cultural concerns more directly.

In practice he helps people sort through difficult transitions, manage symptoms of depression or bipolar mood shifts, and address substance use or codependency concerns. He also supports those dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness, and the emotional fallout from trauma or loss.

Therapy sessions focus on building tools for day-to-day life. Clients work on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more reliable ways to handle intense emotions. The aim is steady progress toward goals that matter to each person.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often includes practical exercises to use between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective, offering listening and reflection so clients can find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, client-centered work, or a mix of methods to match the client’s needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work easier to fit into a weeknight or a lunch break, and it can make follow-up exercises or homework simpler to manage between meetings. The therapist will discuss scheduling, session length, and how to make the work fit into daily life during the initial match and intake process.