- Addictions help
- Relationship work
- Attachment focus
About Richard
Richard Alongi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 36 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, motivation, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes.
Richard focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions tend to address what is happening now and what changes a person wants to make. He uses approaches that help people understand attachment patterns, emotional responses, and personal meaning so they can make different choices in relationships and daily life.
He combines client-centered work with emotionally-focused ideas to help people notice and shift difficult interaction styles. Jungian perspectives are used to consider deeper themes and patterns that repeat over time. Imago and attachment-based thinking inform work on closeness, trust, and communication in relationships.
Richard has a long record of working with people who face addiction and co-occurring issues, as well as those managing career stress, ADHD-related struggles, and caregiver strain. He also addresses concerns around abandonment, codependency, control issues, dissociation, and sexual expression including kink and BDSM topics.
Sessions are practical and conversational. People can expect grounded feedback, concrete options to try between meetings, and an emphasis on clearer emotional understanding. To begin, the typical first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early patterns shape current relationship reactions and closeness. This approach helps when trust, commitment, or repeated conflicts are central concerns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting what the person brings so sessions stay focused on the client’s priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used for working through strong feelings in relationships and for improving emotional connection and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That process includes checking what feels most useful and adjusting the plan over time rather than committing to one single method from the start.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and supporting sessions during work or study breaks. They also make it easier to keep continuity when relocating within the same state. The practical aim is to integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines in ways that can be sustained.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, anger, career strain, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices client-centered and emotionally-focused methods and uses clear, conversational sessions that focus on present difficulties and practical steps forward.
How many years has he been practicing?
He brings 36 years of professional experience as an LMFT in California.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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