- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Young adult issues
About Ricardo
Ricardo Santiago is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and challenges common in young adulthood such as career change and identity questions.
Ricardo helps people who are coping with big life changes, parenting strains, and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, anger, and issues around self-esteem. He offers guidance around relationship troubles, communication problems, commitment concerns, and the effects of family of origin issues.
His practice addresses practical problems like workplace stress, impulsivity, drug and alcohol addiction, and compassion fatigue. He also works with people processing adoption, abandonment, divorce or separation, infidelity, guilt, and forgiveness. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and everyday strategies that can be used between meetings.
Many people come to him for help with fatherhood issues, parenting questions, or rebuilding after painful past experiences. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to build better coping skills. Ricardo aims to make sessions direct and solution-oriented while still allowing time to talk through difficult feelings.
He practices in Florida and provides services in English. For those considering beginning therapy, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Ricardo uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Ricardo draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and skills. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression; it helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice more balanced ways of responding. Another common focus is behavioral strategies that build routine, reduce impulsivity, and support recovery from substance use by changing daily habits and triggers.Finding the right mix of techniques is treated as a collaborative process. Ricardo works with clients to decide which methods match their current goals and preferences, and he adjusts the work as needs change. The plan can include concrete skill practice, check-ins about progress, and review of what is or is not helping.
Confirm session formats before you book since the original profile does not list specific online options. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit appointments around school or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you want to know which formats are available, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to clarify the options.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem problems, plus trauma and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and evidence-based, with a focus on goals and skills you can use outside of sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Ricardo has 22 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Florida.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and works with clients located in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book remote or international sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; confirm available session formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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