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Richard Whitton

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Richard Whitton, LMHC

Florida

LMHC in Florida - Anger and Mood Concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH10658
  • NPI1124326632
  • Experience15 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Goal focused work

About Richard

Richard Whitton is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress and anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life changes. He also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.

Richard frames therapy around the client's own experience. He treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and focused on small, usable changes rather than abstract theory.

His approach blends several evidence-informed methods. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He draws on attachment-based ideas to examine how relationships affect emotional responses. Mindfulness practices are used to help manage strong feelings in the moment.

Richard also brings solution-focused and motivational interviewing tools when clients want clear steps and decision-oriented support. These methods aim to break down problems into manageable goals and to strengthen motivation for change. He talks through coping strategies for anger, work stress, and communication problems.

Clients can expect a straightforward, goal-minded style that emphasizes collaboration. Richard helps people plan concrete actions for everyday life, whether that means improving sleep, reducing reactivity, or finding better ways to handle grief. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Richard commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thinking patterns and behaviors that increase anger and distress. CBT focuses on practical strategies to change reactions and build new habits, which can help with stress, anxiety, and mood swings.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy to teach skills for noticing strong emotions without immediately acting on them. Mindfulness practices can reduce impulsive responses and improve sleep and concentration. Attachment-based ideas are used to examine how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and communication patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That lets the plan adapt as progress is made.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family demands, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistent meetings while trying new ways of handling anger and stress.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and related emotional reactivity.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using clear goals, behavioral steps, and reflective conversations to reduce reactivity and improve coping.

How long has he worked with these concerns?

He has 15 years of professional experience helping people with anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, and anger-related problems.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently 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 sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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