Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Richard works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Richard
Richard Whitton is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, and sleep problems. He meets clients where they are and aims to make the process of getting support straightforward and respectful.
He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions are collaborative and goal-minded, with Richard listening first to understand what matters most.
Background and approach
He helps clients build skills they can use between sessions to manage strong emotions and daily challenges. Richard uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking, attachment-based ideas to improve relationships, and mindfulness practices to build breathing room from intense feelings.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help people move toward concrete changes at a pace that feels doable. His approach is practical and steady. He talks through patterns, helps set small achievable goals, and teaches coping strategies for anger, shame, or burnout.
Parents and those juggling work and life will find sessions that focus on real-world steps. Richard works in English and practices from Florida. He aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can try new ways of responding, repair strained relationships, and regain a sense of control.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Richard's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Richard lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Richard frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease anxiety, depression, and problems with anger. Attachment-based therapy is also part of his work; it looks at how past relationships shape current ones and helps people build steadier, more trusting connections.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person's goals, strengths, and pacing. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single path from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a commute or a tighter schedule and use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging let people check in between appointments or send brief updates when time is limited. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, sleep problems, and related issues like guilt, shame, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. He listens first, then uses practical strategies to change thinking and behavior while building coping skills.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location information should I know?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida. He practices under that Florida LMHC credential.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
In what session formats does he meet people?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.