Richard Gonzalez

Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life changes. He practices in Florida and speaks English and Spanish. He focuses on straightforward, practical steps to help clients feel steadier and more able to cope.

His approach centers on helping people build habits that match their values. In sessions he listens closely, asks clarifying questions, and works with clients to set small, doable goals. He draws on methods that aim to change unhelpful thoughts and strengthen actions that matter to each person.

Richard has worked with a wide variety of individuals, including young adults, veterans, and first responders. He is experienced supporting those facing grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship strain. He also supports people dealing with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges.

Therapy with him tends to be collaborative and direct. Clients can expect practical exercises, problem-solving, and chances to try new ways of coping between sessions. He also brings attention to cultural and life-context factors that shape how people experience stress and recovery.

People often come for help with parenting strain, career stress, intimacy issues, or feelings of emptiness after major changes. He aims to help clients find clearer direction and stronger day-to-day coping as they move through transitions.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Richard commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with personal values, which can help with grief, life transitions, and low motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, empathetic space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects understanding. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often mix strategies so clients get practical tools and space to process feelings.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so people can focus on coping skills and goal steps. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and problem-solving work to an online setting to keep therapy focused and useful.