Richard Whitton, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Richard

Richard Whitton is a Florida licensed mental health counselor who brings 15 years of professional experience to his practice. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He starts by listening and helping clients name the problems that feel most urgent.

He emphasizes strengths and the client’s own knowledge of their life. Richard treats parenting challenges, sleep troubles, grief, anger, and issues with self-esteem in straightforward terms.

Background and approach

He also helps people manage career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Communication problems, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love and forgiveness are included in his work. His approach combines therapy styles that are simple and goal-focused.

He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based work helps people understand close relationships and build trust. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits, including addictive patterns. Solution-focused methods keep sessions oriented toward next steps and concrete gains. Richard aims for a calm, practical tone in sessions.

He helps clients break big problems into manageable tasks. The focus is on what people can try between meetings and how to build on small successes. Parents looking for clear guidance and realistic plans often find this approach useful.

Therapeutic tools and online flexibility

Richard uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; this method is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily struggles. He also draws on attachment-based therapy to help clients understand patterns in close relationships and to build healthier ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and pace. Together they try approaches, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats let people access consistent support without long commutes, and they allow work on practical steps between meetings. The mix of focused approaches and flexible session types aims to make therapy easier to use and more likely to fit into a busy life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and related issues such as trauma, grief, parenting, sleep, anger, and self-esteem.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using straightforward conversation to identify steps clients can try between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 15 years of professional experience in mental health work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credential FL LMHC MH10658, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can clients from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Bipolar disorder

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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