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Richard Navis

Calm, practical support for parenting and family concerns

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Richard

Richard Navis is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan. He speaks English and brings 14 years of professional experience to sessions.

He aims to make beginning therapy feel straightforward and doable for a worried parent or caregiver. In sessions Richard creates a calm space where people can talk without judgment.

Background and approach

He listens closely to what matters most and helps identify small, useful steps. He uses clear language rather than clinical terms so parents can apply strategies at home and in daily life. Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood problems, panic, post-traumatic stress, and addiction-related struggles.

He also supports people working through family problems, fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. His approach matches practical tools to the concerns a person brings. Therapy with him often focuses on coping skills, stress management, and building routines that reduce symptoms.

When needed he helps process grief, work through attachment or abandonment issues, and manage anger in healthier ways. Sessions are paced to each person’s needs so progress feels manageable. He offers multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works with the therapist’s availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, helping people notice triggers and use simple breathing and grounding exercises to reduce distress. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and difficult memories in a paced way so painful experiences become easier to manage and day-to-day symptoms lessen.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose the approaches that match their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. That collaborative process includes checking in regularly and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Video calls let people talk face to face from home, phone sessions can fit short windows in a day, and live chat or text-based messaging provide ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing family and work responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, parenting, and anger among other related issues.
What is the therapist's style and approach?
The approach is straightforward and supportive, focused on listening, teaching coping skills, and taking small practical steps that can be used at home.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds an LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker, with licence number MI LMSW 6801094028 and practices in Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How do I start therapy with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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