- Work and wellbeing
- Practical tools
- Values focused
About Richard
Richard Goggin is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship strains, parenting concerns, career stress, and work-related wellbeing issues. He draws on long experience to offer calm, practical support for people trying to cope with life changes and everyday overwhelm.
He believes living in the present matters. He helps people accept their past and reduce worry about the future so they can focus on what matters now. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-world steps rather than abstract theory.
Goggin brings about 30 years of experience in clinical care, along with time spent as a hospital chaplain and a high school athletic coach. Those roles shaped his style - direct, encouraging, and steady when situations feel chaotic or painful.
His approach mixes client-centered listening with practical tools. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing and existential ideas support people facing big decisions, life purpose questions, or profound loss.
People who meet him can expect a focus on clear goals, workable strategies, and ongoing reflection about values. He pays attention to how stress and relationships affect work and wellbeing, and he helps people find ways to manage emotions, move through grief, and handle career pressures.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach can be helpful for people wanting respect, empathy, and space to make decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and short homework tasks to break cycles of anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits. CBT can be useful for work stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not specify particular options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and reduce travel time when balancing work and care. They also let people use mindfulness practices and CBT exercises at home and bring real-life situations into the conversation for practical problem solving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting worries, career strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines calm, direct listening with practical steps. Sessions balance emotional support with tools to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have in this work?
He has about 30 years of experience, including time as a hospital chaplain and a high school athletic coach that inform his clinical approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). He is based in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.