Key details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT3126; LMFT, Georgia / MFT000855
- NPI1235349986
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
About Richard
Richard Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who want clearer relationships, less simmering resentment, and better ways to handle anger and stress. He also helps people navigating grief, career changes, parenting strains, and intimacy-related concerns.
Richard focuses on practical conversation. He is direct in sessions and uses straightforward feedback to help people see patterns that keep them stuck. He works with individuals and couples to clarify what is working, what is not, and what a more satisfying next step might look like.
He often helps clients who are questioning the status quo - those stuck in a stable but unsatisfying place. That can mean repairing connection, learning to set limits, or planning a separation or divorce when that is the healthier option. He notes he is not a good fit for people whose main issue is addiction, domestic violence, or faith-based counseling.
Sessions focus on identifying communication habits, managing strong emotions such as anger, and building practical coping skills for day-to-day life. He adapts the conversation and a treatment plan around each person's concerns and goals. His style is practical and action-oriented rather than theoretical.
Richard asks people to be ready to move toward change rather than remain in prolonged uncertainty. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and improving day-to-day functioning. One common approach involves communication work - identifying interaction habits, practicing clearer ways to express needs, and reducing escalations in anger. This helps with relationship tension and hostile exchanges.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - breaking problems into small, doable steps, trying different responses, and tracking what changes. That is useful for stress, anxiety, and rebuilding routines after losses or major life changes. Both approaches are practical and aim to produce observable shifts in how people relate and cope.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That means adjusting tone, pacing, and tasks so the plan feels workable.
The site notes session formats and scheduling details on the booking page, so confirm current options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them keep continuity while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship struggles, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his approach style?
His approach is direct and practical. He focuses on clear communication, identifying patterns, and taking steps to change unhelpful habits.
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 is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Florida and Georgia and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.