- 30 years experience
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical and calm
About Richard
Richard Goggin, LICSW, helps men and others who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes. He focuses on men's wellbeing among a wider set of concerns and offers straightforward support for problems like parenting strain, career stress, and loneliness. He speaks English and practices in Massachusetts.
He aims to help people stop living only in the past or the future and learn to act in the present. Sessions are practical and conversational. He draws on counseling skills developed over 30 years to listen, reflect, and suggest concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
His background includes work as a psychotherapist, a former hospital chaplain, and a high school athletic coach. Those roles shaped his style - calm presence, clear guidance, and encouragement to take manageable risks. He uses time-tested counseling methods rather than quick fixes.
Richard uses Client-Centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Existential and Mindfulness approaches. He often blends these with Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify values and take action. In sessions he focuses on what matters most to the client and on small, practical changes.
People who choose him can expect a steady, experienced clinician who listens and helps set realistic goals. To begin, use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Approaches that guide online work and practical change
Richard often uses Client-Centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship so people can find their own answers. This approach helps when someone needs a steady space to talk things through and clarify what matters to them.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change reactions and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT tends to focus on specific problems and offers tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean mixing approaches as understanding grows and priorities change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Therapists can adjust pacing, homework, and session focus to match daily life and practical constraints rather than promising any single service.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is calm, conversational, and practical. He listens closely and helps people set realistic goals and small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has thirty years of clinical experience and a background as a hospital chaplain and high school athletic coach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.