- Men's wellbeing focus
- Evidence-informed methods
- Goal-oriented sessions
About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. He aims to meet people where they are and make starting therapy a manageable step.
He talks with each person to build a plan that fits their life. That plan is shaped around respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions concentrate on real problems like sleep issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
Richard uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns that keep problems going and try new behaviors. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person and their goals.
He also brings solution-focused and motivational strategies when people want shorter-term work or help with change momentum. Areas he commonly addresses include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, addiction, codependency, communication problems, and men's issues. He adapts sessions to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Beginning therapy with him starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. Richard encourages anyone feeling stuck to take that first step and will work with them to set clear, achievable goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and teaches practical ways to try something different; it often helps with depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and pacing, making the conversation a space to clarify goals and feel heard.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining tools from different approaches or shifting direction as progress is made.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking to know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick tune-up is helpful. It can also let people work with a licensed professional from their own region while keeping sessions focused on practical steps, coping skills, and goal setting.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression, along with grief, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps therapy practical and person-focused, tailoring conversations and plans to each individual's needs and goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, caregiving stress, and chronic illness.
What credentials and region are associated with his practice?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to verify which formats are available for scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.