Richard Goggin , LICSW

Richard Goggin approaches therapy from a clear, pragmatic perspective: life is difficult, and the choices people make in response shape their daily experience. He encourages acceptance of the past, practical ways to prepare for the future, and the cultivation of presence as the foundation for a better quality of life. Individual therapy with him focuses on learning skills to tolerate what cannot be changed, reduce worry about what has yet to occur, and build the courage to live more fully in the present.

As a psychotherapist who previously served as a hospital chaplain and as a high school athletic coach, he blends clinical technique with compassionate presence and steady encouragement. That combination of training and life experience informs a therapeutic style that balances professional skill with human warmth. Richard Goggin holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings that expertise to sessions designed to support lasting personal growth. His aim is to offer an individualized therapeutic experience that helps people move toward clearer priorities, greater emotional balance, and more workable ways of coping with life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy places the client at the heart of the work, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so individuals can explore their goals and values. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a trusted space to reflect on life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and distress, then developing practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that respond to concrete coping strategies.

Existential therapy attends to questions of meaning, responsibility, and choice, supporting people who are wrestling with life transitions, loss, or a sense of emptiness. It helps clients clarify what matters to them and make decisions aligned with their values.

Selecting the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on approaches commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people access care from different settings and schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of support, try different formats, and integrate therapy into a busy life.