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Richard Whitton, LMHC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Richard

Richard Whitton is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience guiding people through anxiety, mood concerns, addiction challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to support clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma, ADHD-related struggles, and stress tied to work or relationships. Richard frames therapy around each person's existing strengths, viewing clients as experts in their own stories while offering practical strategies and emotional support.

His approach blends goal-oriented techniques with attention to attachment dynamics and mindfulness practices so clients can develop clearer coping skills, healthier patterns, and improved emotional regulation. He emphasizes collaboration, patience, and steady encouragement throughout the change process.

Clients who choose his services can expect a respectful, strengths-based atmosphere where small steps and sustained effort are acknowledged. Richard aims to help people build tools for managing sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, communication breakdowns, and career stress while addressing self-esteem, social anxiety, and related concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richard frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. CBT offers concrete tools for changing behaviors and emotions by addressing thoughts and routines.

He also integrates mindfulness therapy to teach present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques that can improve emotional regulation and sleep. Mindfulness exercises often complement CBT by helping clients notice urges and reactions without immediately acting on them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist partners with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This teamwork helps shape a plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with him is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine evidence-informed methods such as CBT, mindfulness, attachment-based work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, strengths-based care.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 15 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, holding the credential FL LMHC MH10658.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
He provides services in English only and does not list additional language offerings.
Does he accept clients outside his country of practice?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people within his licensed jurisdiction.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What should I expect when getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability; subscription plans are used and can be canceled at any time.

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Richard can help with

Richard Whitton works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Richard has experience working with depression.

How Richard approaches therapy

Richard's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Richard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.