Richard Gibbons , LMHC

Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. He has worked extensively with stress and anxiety, helped individuals cope with addictions, and provided strategies for anger management. He also has experience treating depression and guiding people toward more balanced daily functioning.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s circumstances and goals. Richard emphasizes a tailored process rather than a one-size-fits-all model, collaborating with clients to identify practical steps forward. He recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and honors those who take that first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Richard Gibbons integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients work through specific problems and build practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience, offering empathetic listening and support to strengthen self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Richard works with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access licensed professionals from different settings. These modalities allow for consistent contact and tailored support while accommodating the practical demands of everyday life.