Richard Gonzalez, LCSW

Richard Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse. He practices in Florida and speaks English and Spanish. His first priority is listening and creating a clear plan that fits each person’s life.

He uses practical approaches to help people find relief and workable skills. Sessions focus on building coping tools, improving communication, and setting realistic steps for change. He aims to make sessions straightforward and relevant to everyday challenges.

Richard blends several therapy styles to match what a person needs. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and motivate change. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and client-centered methods to ensure sessions stay focused on the individual.

People come to him for help with grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction concerns, and career or life transitions. He also supports those dealing with anger, low self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar concerns.

Richard describes his approach as collaborative and culturally aware. He pays attention to how culture, life stage, or caregiving roles shape struggles. Clients can expect steady feedback, practical exercises between sessions, and a plan that changes as progress is made.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It often uses exercises to notice thoughts and choose meaningful action rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior by practicing different ways of responding to stress and anxiety. It is helpful for low mood, anxiety, and unhelpful habits. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and pace, giving space to feel heard and to build insight and self-direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and aims to match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Many people find that specific exercises, homework, and regular scheduling translate well to remote sessions when the approach fits their goals.