Richard Spana

Dr. Richard Spana is a dedicated therapist known for his commitment to supporting individuals who have faced challenges in their relationships or have struggled to achieve their educational and career aspirations. He assists clients in overcoming feelings of sadness and frustration related to their limited success. Through the establishment of a strong therapeutic relationship, Dr. Spana helps clients develop realistic goals and balances teaching new coping strategies with addressing and resolving past conflicts, both internally and with others. His focus is on empowering clients to gain motivation to utilize their newly learned skills, facilitating significant changes in their lives. Dr. Spana offers individual and family therapy and employs a diverse array of treatment methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and dynamic approaches such as Ego State Therapy. He also provides comprehensive psychological evaluations tailored to clinical, academic, and forensic contexts for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, Dr. Spana consults with professionals in the community, including judges, attorneys, and staff from the Florida Department of Children and Families, as well as providers within the child welfare system. He is also involved in supervising master's and doctoral level residents toward licensure, further showcasing his dedication to the field of therapy.