- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of professional experience in Florida. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, and depression. He takes a direct, respectful approach and adapts conversations to each person's needs.
He works to create a calm, practical space for people to talk through what matters most. Sessions usually focus on clear goals and steps you can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He emphasizes listening first, then shaping a plan that fits your life. Richard combines practical strategies with a supportive manner. He uses approaches that help with thoughts, emotions, and actions so people can handle hard moments more effectively.
He also pays attention to issues tied to family dynamics, grief, intimacy, sleep, and career strain. Over his career he has helped people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, codependency, and addiction. He adapts methods to address anger, communication problems, guilt, and feelings of isolation.
His work also includes support for men’s issues and for those dealing with life transitions. Richard aims to meet clients where they are and move at a pace they can handle. He encourages small, achievable changes and checks in on what’s working.
If parenting concerns are part of what you’re facing, he includes practical ideas you can try right away.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. It often includes homework exercises that build practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities to support growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He adjusts strategies over time so sessions remain relevant and manageable.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let you work face to face when that helps, phone sessions can fit into a short break, and live chat or text-based messaging allow quick check-ins or written reflections. These options make it easier to keep consistency, use tools between sessions, and stay connected when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, and parenting concerns, along with related issues like sleep problems, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens first, then offers practical steps and tools to try between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 24 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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