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Richard Whitton, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Mood
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- Addictions support
- Sleep and coping
About Richard
Richard Whitton is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
Whitton uses straightforward methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and mindfulness approaches. Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical skills rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. He helps people try small changes, track what works, and adjust plans when needed. Short exercises and focused homework are common parts of the process.
Over his career he has seen many presentations related to work stress, relationship tensions, substance use, mood swings, and burnout. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Treatment stays goal-oriented and solution-focused when that fits the person.
Richard describes people as the experts on their own lives and aims to build on existing strengths. He offers direct feedback and coaching during sessions. The approach is practical: identify a problem, test a new response, and refine the next step.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thinking and behavior and to practice practical changes. CBT sessions focus on clear steps such as identifying a thought, testing it, and choosing an alternative action that can be tried between meetings.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current interaction styles and emotional responses. This can help when communication problems, trust, or repeated conflict are central concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to teach attention skills and reduce reactivity. Simple breathing and grounding exercises are offered as short tools people can use during stress or before sleep.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, day-to-day schedule, and preferences. That collaboration helps set clear aims and manageable steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use practical exercises at home and bring real situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression, along with grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test practical changes. Sessions often include brief exercises and homework to try new responses between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, stress, and addiction concerns. That history shapes a practical, skills-focused approach.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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