Richard Alongi, LMFT

Richard Alongi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 36 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing addictions, relationship troubles, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can speak honestly and begin to make change.

Alongi uses a blend of approaches to match the needs of each person. He leans on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques help people name and shift intense feelings in close relationships. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in what the client wants to get out of therapy.

Sessions focus on practical steps people can take between meetings. That might mean trying different communication patterns, practicing new coping strategies, or reflecting on recurring beliefs that hold someone back. He also addresses concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress when these come up in sessions.

Richard favors a straightforward style that balances empathy with clear feedback. He adapts pace and techniques to each person's goals and comfort level. People who want a clinician who listens and then offers concrete ideas often find this approach helpful.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions using this lens help people notice recurring ways they connect or pull away and try new interaction habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and changing strong emotions in relationships. In remote sessions this can mean naming intense feelings, practicing new responses, and tracking shifts in emotional experience. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering empathy and reflection to support growth.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to emphasize. Over time the plan can shift as progress and new priorities emerge.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing work through life changes, such as caregiving responsibilities or relocation, by helping people keep a steady therapeutic routine without requiring in-person visits.