Therapist profile
Richard Goggin, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - anger and relationship support
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / 118890
- NPI1417006412
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Anger management
- Cognitive tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Richard
Richard Goggin is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 30 years of practice based in Massachusetts. He works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. He also helps people facing career uncertainty, challenges around intimacy and self-esteem, and life changes such as divorce or caregiving roles.
He describes emotional struggle in plain terms: living in the past feeds depression and living in the future feeds anxiety. Therapy with him focuses on learning to accept what has happened, prepare for what is ahead, and practice living in the present. That practical framing is meant to reduce ongoing reactivity and recurring worry.
Richard combines clinical methods with life experience from prior roles as a hospital chaplain and a high school athletic coach. He draws on client-centered conversation so people feel heard. He also uses cognitive-behavioral tools to identify difficult thought patterns and mindfulness practices to steady attention in tense moments.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients work on specific skills for managing anger, improving communication, or coping with loss. He also offers motivational interviewing techniques when people are deciding on change like reducing substance use or changing work patterns.
Richard works in English and provides care from Massachusetts. He notes the importance of practical steps and steady effort rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions fit in
Richard commonly uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals. That approach helps with relationship problems, grief, and frustration by making space to sort out feelings and priorities.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. CBT gives concrete techniques for anger, anxiety, and low mood, such as testing worries and practicing different responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits real life rather than a one-size solution.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can keep working toward goals between appointments. The focus is on practical methods that translate into everyday coping skills.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, carry simmering resentment, or feel blocked when anger comes up. Anger is listed alongside relationship and coping concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The approach is practical and skills-focused.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience combining psychotherapy with past roles as a hospital chaplain and high school coach. That background informs a pragmatic, conversational style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the booking flow for available session types.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the scheduling process.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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