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Richard Whitton

Richard Whitton

LMHC

Florida

Helping people build motivation and practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH10658
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational focus
    • Practical strategies
    • Strengths based

    About Richard

    Richard Whitton is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience. He frames therapy around each person's strengths and helps them take the first steps toward a more manageable life. He sees stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression among the concerns he addresses.

    Clients can expect a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He listens for what matters most to each person and uses methods that match their goals. Sessions focus on small, doable changes and clearer ways to cope with painful feelings.

    Richard uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships affect emotions and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of his toolbox for identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors.

    He works with a wide range of life issues including grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

    Sessions are conducted in English and are provided from his Florida practice. He emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps so people leave with practical strategies to use between meetings.

  2. How his approaches translate to online work

    Richard commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Motivational Interviewing focuses on discovering personal reasons to change and building motivation one step at a time, which helps with addictions and persistent behavior patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns shape emotions and reactions, useful for relationship stress and trauma-related difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That teamwork allows adjustments if something is not working or if priorities shift over time.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by saving commuting time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It also lets people keep continuity of care if schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can adapt the same approaches used in person to remote sessions, focusing on practical steps, motivation, and relationship patterns in ways that fit each person's routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Richard commonly address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, and career or life changes.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    His style is collaborative and direct. He uses listening and practical steps to help people make manageable changes.

    What experience does he bring to sessions?

    He has 15 years of professional experience helping people with a range of mood, trauma, and behavior concerns. That background informs a practical focus in session.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and maintains his practice in that state.

    Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    What session formats does he offer?

    The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin the process?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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