About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, and depression. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respectful.
Many people come to him when life feels overwhelming or when coping feels harder than usual. He uses plain conversation and straightforward techniques rather than clinical jargon. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs, so the pace and focus change as those needs change.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters most and helps people set small, achievable goals. Richard draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thought patterns and values-based action. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are used when people want change in areas like addiction, work, or relationships.
He blends these tools to fit the situation rather than following a fixed script. Common topics he addresses include family-of-origin issues, communication problems, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and self-esteem. He also works with concerns like intimacy issues, sleeping problems, and career transitions.
Richard pays attention to how life stress can affect mood and behavior and aims to make problems feel more manageable. People should expect an approach that is calm, direct, and practical. He encourages honest conversation and partnership in planning next steps.
If someone is ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling to suit availability.
How therapy methods work online
Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, chronic pain, grief, and when old avoidance habits get in the way of living.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on the person's goals, preferences, and how they respond to sessions. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful when face-to-face conversation matters, phone can work with lower bandwidth, and messaging lets people check in between meetings or use shorter sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments and to use therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English