- Anger management work
- Addiction recovery support
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes.
Clients can expect straightforward, practical conversations. He adapts the way he talks and plans work to each person's situation. That includes focusing on skills for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and reducing patterns that lead to conflict or relapse.
His background includes a range of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work. He draws on these to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions often combine reflective discussion with specific exercises and experiments to try between appointments.
Richard has worked with issues that often come with caregiving, chronic illness, and addiction. He also addresses concerns like sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with change. His experience covers both short-term problem-focused work and longer-term support when problems are more complex.
People considering therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process is presented as a set of practical steps toward clearer goals and better daily routines.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and life changes where getting stuck on thoughts makes problems worse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing new actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger control. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of the work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means sessions are collaborative and practical, with regular check-ins on whether an approach feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between other commitments. They can also make it simpler to use tools and worksheets during the appointment. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as sleep problems and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.