Therapist profile
Richard Gonzalez, LCSW
Florida
Licensed LCSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW15647
- NPI1235519489
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- CBT and ACT use
- English and Spanish
About Richard
Richard Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of practice. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and anger. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and career-related stress.
He uses clear, practical methods to help people manage strong feelings and improve daily functioning. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers distress, trying new responses, and building everyday skills that reduce reactivity. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on experience with diverse backgrounds.
Richard combines several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clearer values and steady action even when emotions run high. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in what matters most to the person.
He also uses Motivational Interviewing to bolster readiness for change and existential ideas when questions about meaning or direction come up. Together these approaches are used to address issues such as intimacy-related struggles, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress. Practical coping skills are balanced with conversations about goals and priorities.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions rely on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
How sessions work
How Richard’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are intense. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions because it focuses on action rather than only changing feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions often include simple experiments and skills to change patterns that fuel anger and persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person's priorities and pace, giving space for honest reflection.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to test methods, shift strategies if something is not helping, and agree on clear short-term goals. This makes it easier to adapt therapy to practical constraints and real-life demands.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since none are listed in the biography. Online work can make it simpler to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and remove travel time so skill practice can fit into daily routines. The therapist will discuss what will best fit the client's goals and circumstances during the first sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, anger, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and existential approaches as fits the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience practicing as a therapist in Florida.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.