Profile / United States
Richard Williams, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Richard
Richard Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of post-licensure experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and life changes.
He draws on practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered, existential, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches depending on the concern.
Richard spent 24 years on active duty in the Air Force, then continued service as a civilian employee, and brings that background into his work with people who have trauma or first-responder experience. He mentions experience supporting motivation, self-confidence, and coping with addictions.
In a session he listens for patterns of thinking and behavior that make stress or mood problems worse. He then helps people try different ways of responding, often with concrete exercises or short tasks between sessions. The work aims to build skills people can use outside therapy.
People can expect direct, practical conversation instead of abstract theory. Richard encourages steady practice and simple strategies that fit daily life. To start, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps to schedule a first appointment and pick a path forward.
How Richard Uses Structured Approaches Online
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, stress, low mood, and many everyday problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s perspective and build a conversational space that focuses on the client’s goals. Additionally, he brings in elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related material when appropriate and agreed on. Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit the presenting problems, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting the plan if needed. Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and remove travel time. They also let people use methods like CBT homework, brief mindfulness practice, and guided processing from a regular location, all aimed at making new habits easier to practice in daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting questions, anger, career change, and coping with life transitions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured methods that focus on noticing thoughts and habits and trying new responses. Sessions include clear steps and short exercises to practice between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He served 24 years on active duty in the Air Force and then worked as a civilian in the same role, and has three years of experience as an LMHC in Florida working with trauma and first-responder issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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