Welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Richard Mayora and I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in many clinical settings for over 20 years. For almost 15 years, I have worked in acute psychiatric settings where I have treated patients for a multitude of presenting issues including suicidal ideation, depression, panic disorder, psychosis, substance use disorder and many others. I have worked in substance abuse treatment for many years as well as being an advocate for addiction community. My private practice experience includes treatment for clients with depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders, mostly due to life changes related to medical issues. I have also worked with geriatric patients and in the HIV community as a primary therapist. I work primarily in the Solution-Focused model as I find that clients are most likely to see results when they build on achieving small goals. My clinical work has largely focused in addiction and trauma, two areas where I have advanced certifications and I am in the process of working towards certification in EMDR for trauma treatment.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW7038
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Richard is the best therapist I have worked with in over 5+ years. I deeply value his methods and approaches to mental health challenges in everyday live. Im beyond grateful to have worked with him.
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel like I've been so lucky with the therapists that have been matched to me! It's like lightnings struck twice, first with my first therapist and second with Richard Mayora!
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Richard is kind professional understanding, and he listens very well and gives very very good advice and exercises to help me with my anxiety. I would highly recommend him to be anyone’s therapist.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Dr. Mayora is very professional and helpful. He shows caring and drive to help the best way he can. Great listener.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Richard is an amazing active listener. Responses are thoughtful, helpful, honest and genuine. Even if it was through a different platform, Richard would be the person I chose to speak with. 10/10 stars.
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I am very thankful for Richard. He is a solution based therapist. His assignment really helps me to work through my issues and helps reinforce positive constructive systems that helps me continue to improve in my day to day life.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Richard for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching