- Goal oriented
- Compassionate listening
- Practical skills
About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. He also addresses sleep and rest concerns alongside relationship and parenting stress. He works to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
Richard adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. He uses straightforward talk and real-world strategies rather than jargon. Sessions often focus on steps a person can try between meetings to notice change and build skills.
He draws on several established approaches, including cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based methods, to help people change unhelpful patterns. Motivational techniques are used when someone is weighing big changes. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and see quick progress.
Richard pays attention to how life roles and stressors affect rest and daily functioning. He will listen for patterns that interfere with sleep and suggest concrete adjustments to routines and coping skills. He also addresses related issues like grief, trauma, chronic illness, and caregiver strain.
Throughout the work he keeps the tone practical and patient. New clients are guided through a brief matching process and then helped to schedule sessions that fit their needs. The emphasis is on small, manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying values and taking small actions toward what matters, which can help with stress, sleep disruptions, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and teaches clear techniques to change unhelpful routines and improve sleep and daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to resolve mixed feelings about change and can be useful when someone is working on addiction, health behavior, or commitment to new routines.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then shape a plan together. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person’s needs rather than assuming a single method fits everyone.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the week. Many people find that focusing on routines, sleep strategies, and manageable between-session tasks translates well to remote appointments when they are agreed upon with the therapist.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship strain, sleep problems, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and related issues such as chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is his overall therapy style?
His style is practical and compassionate, with plain talk and focused goal-setting. He tailors the conversation and plan to each person rather than using one fixed approach.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience in mental health, primarily practicing in Florida.
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 for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.