Richard Alongi , LMFT

Richard Alongi is a California-licensed LMFT with 36 years of professional experience helping people navigate addiction, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a credential that reflects specialized training in relational and family dynamics - he approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and plans to fit each individual’s needs and circumstances.

He emphasizes a collaborative process that tailors dialogue and treatment to what matters most to the client, adapting pace and focus as goals evolve. Richard acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and he affirms that decision while offering practical support to move forward. His practice centers on building a therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s story and fosters meaningful change over time.

Attachment and Emotion-Focused Care Delivered Online

Richard integrates attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused therapy into an online practice to address relationships, trauma, and personal patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current bonds and emotional responses, helping people understand and change patterns that affect intimacy and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that centers the client’s experience - the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight, self-worth, and motivation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the emotional experiences that drive relationship distress, helping partners or individuals identify and reshape interactional patterns toward more secure connection and regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Richard works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time so the work feels relevant and practical for the client.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and try different ways of communicating while working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful progress.