About Richard Gonzalez, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Naples area- Mental health counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, addictions, and more.
Richard Gonzalez graduated with a Master in Clinical Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University. Also, Richard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Before his studies at FGCU, He was in the rental business and felt that He was in his calling when He did volunteer work helping people in the US and abroad. After much thought and consulting with family and friends, Richard decided He wanted to work more hands-on helping hurting people through counseling. His philosophy is ultimately to make a difference in the world by helping hurting people.
Richard believes we are all born with a purpose to make the world a better place. Sometimes, many of us while growing up knew exactly what we wanted to be or do. For others, it is a process of self-discovery. Richard Gonzalez helps individuals, groups, and families make sense, find harmony, peace, and purpose in their lives.
Richard's specialty is to connect, partner, link up with clients/patients, and help them to cope, make sense of their unique experiences through different counseling modalities and skills. Some counseling modalities that He works with are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered approaches, and Christian counseling.
Richard is currently employed in southwest Florida as a Licensed Therapist Master Level Clinician/ Clinical Social Worker. Some of his experience is working with different psychiatric conditions and substance abuse. Richard has experience with group counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, individual counseling, and teaching psycho-educational groups.
Education
Mr. Gonzalez graduated with a Master of Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University. Richard Gonzalez, MSW, LCSW earned degrees of a Master of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Licenses
Richard Gonzalez, MSW, LCSW has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 03, 2015, and his NPI number is 1235519489. Mr. Gonzalez certified his NPI information on 07/10/2020.
Insurance
Mr. Richard Gonzalez accepts the following insurance providers:
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Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]
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Florida Blue [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.]
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Humana [Humana Medical Plan, Inc.]
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Optum [Optum, Inc.]
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UnitedHealthcare [Neighborhood Health Partnership, Inc.]
Book an Appointment
Mr. Richard Gonzalez is a verified clinical social worker on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Mr. Richard Gonzalez, please call (239) 530-3132.
