- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Richard
Richard Whitton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, grief, sleep struggles, and parenting concerns.
He starts by listening and treating each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on real problems and doable steps rather than long theory.
Background and approach
He aims to make therapy straightforward and collaborative so people leave with tools they can use right away. Richard draws on several approaches to fit each person's needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior.
He combines this with attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calm and focus during stress or intense emotion. In session he works with motivation and small, achievable goals so change feels possible.
He also addresses communication problems, anger, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. Parents who are feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands can get concrete coaching and coping strategies. Throughout his work Richard emphasizes strengths and steady progress.
He helps people navigate life changes, career strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges linked to ADHD. The focus is on clear steps, measured change, and building self-acceptance.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- 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.
Approach choices for online therapy and what they do
Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood shifts.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship patterns shape emotions and reactions. This approach can help people understand why certain relationship dynamics cause stress and what to try instead. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach happens together. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapts techniques over time. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to make sure the approach matches the client's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or brief problem-solving between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Richard
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and parenting challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and small steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Florida LMHC credential and brings 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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