Richard Gilbert, LCSW
Practical support for parenting and life changes
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Richard
Richard Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of outpatient therapy experience. He focuses on grief, parenting concerns, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and issues that affect self-esteem and life direction. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people facing change or loss.
He treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most and building on existing strengths.
Background and approach
Richard uses clear, down-to-earth language so families and parents can use what they learn right away. His approach blends client-centered care with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and ideas from existential therapy. That mix helps clients understand patterns, try new behaviors, and find meaning when life feels uncertain.
He also offers support for hospice and end-of-life concerns and for people dealing with isolation and loneliness. Richard aims for practical, manageable goals. He often works on coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem-solving tied to daily life.
Over time, clients learn ways to reduce distress and improve confidence in handling stressful situations. Sessions are held for people in California and are conducted in English. He encourages anyone who is ready to take a step toward change to reach out and explore whether his style feels like a good fit.
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.
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Richard lists
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
Richard draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead, which helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through parenting strains, grief, or life direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and offers concrete exercises to try new ways of coping and changing unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people work face to face; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, tracking small steps, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Richard focuses on grief, parenting, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus hospice and end-of-life counseling and isolation or loneliness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a straightforward, listening-first way that builds on a person's own strengths and uses practical skills people can try between sessions.
What is his background and clinical experience?
He has seven years of professional outpatient therapy experience helping people manage grief, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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