- 30 years experience
- Florida LMHC
- Focus on relationships
About Richard
Richard Spivey is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family tensions, parenting challenges, and depression. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. He emphasizes steady support and practical steps so people can move toward a more satisfying life.
Over three decades, Richard has guided people through common daily struggles and deeper emotional concerns. He listens for what is getting in the way of connection and day-to-day functioning, then helps clients name the patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes that add up, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
Richard pays attention to communication issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions around life purpose. He also addresses post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia when those problems affect routines and relationships. The work blends emotional support with concrete strategies that clients can try between visits.
People who reach out can expect a calm, steady presence and encouragement to take manageable steps toward change. Richard offers guidance while respecting each person’s pace and priorities. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals lead the way.
Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Florida as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. If you are considering help for parenting or family concerns, he invites you to explore whether his style fits your needs.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine talk therapy with practical skills practice. One common approach focuses on learning skills to manage anxious thoughts and reduce avoidance, which can help with stress, panic, and social anxiety. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and problem solving to ease relationship tension and family conflict, helping people express needs more clearly and repair interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and daily challenges, then suggest strategies that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where you and the therapist decide together which methods to try and adjust over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when people need quick support, or let someone choose a session style that suits their energy level on a given day. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling aligns with your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and parenting concerns, plus communication problems and guilt or shame.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on clear goals and small, practical changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and he practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.