- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Mississippi, Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Ricardo
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of practice helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. He offers straightforward support for those coping with trauma, grief, addiction, and self-esteem struggles. Ricardo aims to be a steady presence while clients sort through difficult feelings and decisions.
He uses practical conversation and focused exercises in sessions. That may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building coping skills, and practicing new ways to connect with others.
Background and approach
Sessions also cover goal setting and small, manageable steps that fit daily life. Ricardo draws on several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered techniques. He has experience running groups related to domestic violence and substance use when appropriate.
Over his career he has also worked with Veterans on military-related concerns. In sessions he pays attention to how life experiences shape identity and relationships. He emphasizes pacing work so people can feel steady while they try new strategies.
Ricardo supports people through decisions, changes, and the long work of rebuilding a sense of self beyond painful experiences. He trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Belhaven University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. He practices in Texas and conducts work in English.
What Ricardo works with
Everything Ricardo lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ricardo helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ricardo lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ricardo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people practice different ways of relating when stress or conflict arises.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean trying a skill-focused CBT exercise one week and exploring attachment patterns the next, then deciding together what feels most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Ricardo
What kinds of concerns does Ricardo help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and intimacy difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He blends practical skill-building with reflective work to help clients make small changes that fit everyday life.
What is his background and experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience, including group work for domestic violence and substance use, and work with Veterans on military-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas; his listed credentials include TX LCSW and MS LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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