Richard Gibbons

Richard Gibbons is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 24 years of professional experience. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to addiction and anger. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

He designs conversations and plans around each person's needs. That means sessions focus on practical steps and on what feels most helpful to the individual. He encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy and acknowledges that first steps take courage.

Richard uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to help people manage emotions and make changes. His work includes methods that address thoughts, values, motivation, and real-life problem solving. He draws on this range to respond to issues like grief, trauma, relationship strain, sleep problems, and challenges with self-esteem.

He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and substance concerns. Conversations can cover family of origin patterns, communication problems, and career or life-purpose questions. Richard pays attention to how practical life demands affect mental health.

Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful style that centers their goals. He tailors pace and techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. If you are coping with life changes or carrying a heavy load, he offers a calm, steady space to talk and plan next steps.

How Richard’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, sleep issues, and worry.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Richard will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and may try different methods to see what fits best. He adapts pacing and techniques based on what the person needs and how they respond.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use methods like skill practice, values work, and problem-solving from wherever they are, while the therapist helps apply those tools to everyday routines.