- Direct conversational approach
- Relationship decision support
- Stress and career focus
About Richard
Richard Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience practicing in Florida. He works with adults on relationship problems, anger, stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career shifts, and the strain that comes from caregiving. He sees individuals and couples and is not currently taking international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
His work focuses on clear, direct conversation about what keeps people stuck. He often challenges patterns that maintain frustration and resentment. That can mean talking through how anger shows up at work, at home, or inside close relationships. He also helps people sort out whether separation or divorce is the next step when relationships are no longer working.
Richard prefers clients who are ready to move beyond stable ambiguity and toward what feels more satisfying. He does not take on clients with active addiction, domestic violence, or faith-based concerns. When individual issues underlie relationship trouble, he addresses those too rather than only focusing on the couple dynamic.
In sessions he adapts the conversation and treatment plan to the person in front of him. He is straightforward about goals and steps to reduce reactivity, manage stress, and rebuild connection. Practical skills and honest feedback are part of how he helps people change behavior and repair how they relate.
Starting therapy with him begins with a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary by location and the therapist will explain specifics when you begin the sign-up process.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Richard describes his work as practical and direct, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship patterns and emotional reactivity. One approach focuses on identifying and changing interaction patterns that fuel anger and resentment; sessions examine recent conflicts and teach steps to respond differently in the moment. Another approach emphasizes short-term skill building for stress and anxiety management, teaching breathing, pacing, and behavioral strategies to lower arousal and regain control during triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and circumstances. That means discussing which techniques fit current challenges, adjusting plans over time, and monitoring progress together rather than promising a single fixed method.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list formats. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by reducing travel, allowing quicker check-ins, and letting sessions happen from wherever a person is less rushed. Some formats can also reduce bandwidth needs or avoid video when that helps someone focus. Practical scheduling and matching to life demands are part of how therapists work with clients online.
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 work with?
He helps with relationship conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, career change, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, conversational style that challenges patterns keeping people stuck and focuses on practical steps to change behavior and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in Florida and Georgia and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location; exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.