- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Ricardo
Ricardo Santiago is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting challenges. He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused.
He listens for what matters most and helps people build small, usable changes they can try between meetings. Conversations can cover coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to manage mood shifts or substance cravings.
Background and approach
Ricardo works with people dealing with career strain, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He also supports those carrying trauma, grief, or chronic worry. Fatherhood and parenting concerns are an area he addresses as part of broader family and life issues.
With two decades of practice, he draws on real-world experience rather than jargon. He blends calming presence with clear suggestions and practical exercises. Sessions are meant to fit into busy lives and focus on measurable change.
Ricardo offers several remote session formats to suit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He provides guidance on next steps and helps people figure out a pace that works for them.
What Ricardo works with
Everything Ricardo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ricardo helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Ricardo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear skills and real-life practice. One approach focuses on building coping and emotion regulation skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and handle anger more effectively. Another approach centers on communication and problem-solving techniques to improve relationship interactions and address parenting strains. Each method aims to teach concrete tools clients can apply between sessions rather than relying on abstract theory.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That means trying a technique for a few weeks and changing course if it does not fit the client's needs or preferences.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, do short coaching-style checkups, or share updates without scheduling a full call. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Ricardo
What concerns does Ricardo commonly help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood issues, trauma and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is compassionate and practical, focusing on clear strategies and small steps people can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve communication.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of clinical work supporting people through life transitions, trauma recovery, addiction concerns, and ongoing mood and relationship challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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