Richard Alongi , LMFT

Richard Alongi is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 36 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes and personal challenges. He works with individuals facing addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and issues related to confidence. His practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that acknowledges the unique story each person brings.

Richard adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect the specific needs and goals of each client, combining practical strategies with an empathetic listening style. He invites clients to explore patterns that affect relationships and personal well-being, and he offers guidance aimed at building greater insight, resilience, and skillful coping. He recognizes the courage involved in beginning therapy and affirms the significance of that first step.

Grounded in decades of experience, Richard aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported while they work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Richard draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy and collaboration - it helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - it is useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and improving intimacy. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to create stronger bonds and reduce distress related to connection and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions and the pace of work based on what each person brings and what they hope to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options support ongoing access to therapists and help maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or changing schedules.