- Practical sleep strategies
- Decades of experience
- Collaborative approach
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing sleep problems, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He brings a calm, steady presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings.
He has five decades of work in social work and mental health. His approach blends straight talk with active problem solving. He often uses methods that help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build new habits for rest and daily living.
Before retiring from private practice he co-owned a behavioral health group with psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and nurse practitioners. He later worked with intensive outpatient psychogeriatric programs across East Mississippi and helped develop behavioral health programming for older adults.
His background includes designing a mental health program in corrections and serving in leadership roles at community mental health centers and hospitals. He has trained social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists and has experience surveying programs in line with regulatory guidelines.
Dr. Gillispie holds a PhD and a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He offers a direct, experienced viewpoint and aims to help people build routines that support better sleep and steadier moods.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to the person and builds committed steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve sleep and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current connections and helps people build safer, more reliable ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they can try one approach or mix methods to fit the person's day-to-day needs.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also help maintain continuity of care when travel or distance would otherwise interrupt treatment. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so people can practice techniques that support better rest and daily routines.
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Experience
51+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns among many other problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. He combines listening with hands-on tools to change thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 51 years of experience in social work and behavioral health, including roles in private practice, program development, and training.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
He holds a PhD and a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
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?
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