- Direct feedback
- Relationship focus
- Goal oriented
About Richard
Richard Long is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He welcomes people who want to address relationship stress, parenting pressures, grief, anxiety, or career transitions. He uses a direct style in sessions and focuses on helping clients move out of stuck patterns toward clearer choices.
Richard’s work centers on practical conversation and tailored plans. He helps people who want more satisfying connection, whether that means repairing closeness or separating with intention. He also meets individuals who want to understand their own patterns and make different choices in life.
He does not take on cases involving addiction, domestic violence, or faith-based interventions. He prefers clients who are ready to act rather than stay in prolonged uncertainty. That allows sessions to focus on goal-oriented steps and real decisions.
In the room, Richard adapts the plan to each person’s needs. He blends straightforward feedback with collaborative planning and check-ins. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage while aiming for clarity and concrete changes.
Richard holds licensure as a LMFT in Florida and Georgia. His practice has developed over decades working with relationship challenges and life changes. If you are considering therapy, he invites you to take the first step and begin the matching process.
Therapeutic Techniques and Working Remotely
Richard emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear decisions and behavior change. One approach helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and then set small, measurable steps to try different behaviors and responses. This method is useful for relationship tensions, parenting challenges, and career decisions.Another approach centers on improving communication and connection. It uses structured conversations and feedback to help people say what they need, listen differently, and test new ways of interacting. That work often helps with intimacy issues, conflict, and rebuilding trust after painful events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels realistic. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity while managing parenting, work, or life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with issues such as relationship stress, parenting strain, anxiety, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, career shifts, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a direct, conversational style and creates a tailored plan for each client. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than abstract theory.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples, concentrating largely on relationship issues and personal patterns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LMFT licensed in Florida and Georgia and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.