About Dory
Dory Richards creates a space where people can breathe and be heard. She offers calm, steady support so clients feel seen instead of judged.
Background and approach
Dory helps with relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, depression, and goal-focused coaching. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in Florida.
Dory meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often include talking through what matters most and trying small changes between meetings.
She helps people rebuild self-worth and repair disconnection with clear, doable strategies. Communication skills and boundary-setting are common topics in her work. <brDory also supports those facing major life transitions.
She helps people navigate separation, blended family challenges, and changes around pregnancy or postpartum life. Her approach addresses the emotional ups and downs linked to panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and the search for life purpose.
Her style is warm and attuned. Dory aims to make therapy feel like a steady conversation rather than an interrogation.
Clients leave with specific plans they can use at home and in relationships. With 14 years of experience, she combines practical tools with genuine connection.
Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many clients find benefit from structured, skills-focused methods that teach practical tools. One approach emphasizes building communication skills and healthy boundaries to reduce conflict and improve closeness. This helps with arguments, commitment worries, and ongoing family tension.Another approach focuses on rebuilding self-worth through small behavioral changes and self-reflection. It supports people dealing with low self-esteem, depression, or life transitions by setting manageable goals and tracking progress over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try techniques that fit their situation, and adjust plans as needed. This helps ensure the work feels useful and concrete.
Online therapy offers practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, homework, or when written reflection helps the process. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English