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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- Parenting and family
About Richard
LMHC in Florida with 30 years of experience, Richard Spivey helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting strains, and depression. He speaks English and works from a clinical perspective focused on practical talk and problem solving. Richard invites clear conversation about feelings, thoughts, and everyday challenges.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems active and trying small, testable changes. He pays attention to communication skills and offers straightforward ways to practice new responses between meetings.
Richard also works on forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia. He helps people sort through painful memories and rebuild more useful habits. When relationships are strained, he helps individuals improve how they communicate and set realistic expectations.
His approach is collaborative and practical. He explains steps, checks progress, and adjusts plans when needed. People can expect direct conversation about the issues that brought them in and concrete suggestions to try outside sessions.
Before a first meeting he asks people to describe current concerns and goals. That information shapes an initial plan and the early session focus. The emphasis is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote sessions
Richard commonly applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One approach targets anxious and depressive symptoms by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives in daily life. This helps reduce avoidance and increases effective coping. Another approach emphasizes communication skills training to address relationship strain and family conflict, with practice exercises to try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. They then select and adapt methods collaboratively and check progress regularly to make adjustments as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people sustain steady work on symptoms, relationships, and parenting challenges without rearranging large parts of daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and parenting challenges. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational approach. Sessions emphasize identifying problem patterns and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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