- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Fatherhood issues
About Ricardo
Ricardo Santiago is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 22 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship strain. Ricardo pays particular attention to men's wellbeing and fatherhood issues while helping clients build clearer habits and steadier routines.
He offers direct, compassionate sessions that center on what a person wants to change. Conversations explore coping strategies for work stress, difficulties with communication, and ways to manage anger or impulsivity. Ricardo also supports people facing trauma, grief, and complex family-of-origin issues.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that breaks larger problems into manageable steps. Sessions may include coaching elements for career concerns and guidance for parenting challenges. The goal is to find realistic, repeatable actions that fit daily life.
Ricardo has worked across many stages of adult life and brings two decades of hands-on experience to each case. He helps people dealing with bipolar symptoms, addiction recovery, and compassion fatigue find more stability. Treatment plans are shaped to fit each person's needs and goals.
If someone is considering therapy, Ricardo encourages taking a first step with a brief matching process and scheduling a session. He conducts work in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Ricardo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional healing. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity scheduling, and ways to manage worry. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps clients process difficult memories safely and build stronger emotional regulation skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo works with each person to identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. He treats therapy as a team effort where the client's needs and preferences guide the choices.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helps maintain continuity during life changes while still focusing on real-life skills and problem solving.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ricardo help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, trauma and parenting challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is compassionate and practical, breaking problems into manageable steps and combining therapeutic work with coaching for real-life change.
How much experience does he bring?
Ricardo has 22 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.