Richard Goggin

Richard Goggin is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship strain. He works with concerns ranging from addiction and trauma to parenting, career stress, and divorce and separation. He writes plainly and meets people where they are so they can start making practical changes. He believes living only in the past or only in the future makes life harder. Therapy focuses on coping with what has happened, planning for what comes next, and learning to be present in daily life. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person’s pace and needs. Richard draws on three decades of experience in clinical settings, chaplaincy, and coaching. That mix brings clinical skills, steady support, and practical encouragement into the room. He uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness alongside client-centered listening. Clients can expect clear goals and direct tools to try between sessions. He often helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, build routines that reduce stress, and practice moment-to-moment attention to break patterns of worry or rumination. People who want support with major life changes, fatherhood questions, or issues tied to family of origin will find a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach. Richard aims to help people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and more livable days.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding and acceptance, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering support that fits each person's needs. It helps when someone needs steady listening and encouragement to sort out decisions or feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving step-by-step tools to change patterns of thinking and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needs change. This happens collaboratively during early sessions and continues as progress is tracked.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family schedules and carrying over exercises into daily life more easily. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, or have sessions when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange.