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Richard Whitton, LMHC

Compassionate Florida LMHC for lasting change
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and bipolar
  • Family and trauma

About Richard Whitton

Richard Whitton is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He draws on a range of clinical approaches to support clients facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and other life transitions. He also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, social anxiety and phobia, and complex emotions like guilt, shame, and problems with forgiveness.

Richard views each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes the strengths a person already has when working toward change. He encourages clients to take the first courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady support through the process. His practice centers on collaborative care that respects individual goals and adapts techniques to each personâs needs.

As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Richard blends practical strategies with compassionate listening to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward greater emotional balance and well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Richard Whitton have?

Richard Whitton has 15 years of professional experience.

Is Richard Whitton a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH10658.

In which languages does Richard Whitton provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Richard Whitton located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Richard Whitton as my therapist?

You can work with Richard Whitton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Richard Whitton work with international clients?

Richard Whitton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Richard Whitton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Richard commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. This approach helps people understand attachment needs and build healthier connections, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, family issues, and trauma-related concerns.

He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy is another part of his work, teaching present-focused awareness and grounding techniques that support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can complement other approaches when coping with stress, grief, or ongoing symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Richard works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to support clients consistently even when in-person visits are not possible.

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