- Stress and anxiety help
- Addictions and anger
- Practical coping skills
About Richard
Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, and depression. He aims to meet people where they are and to shape therapy around each person's needs.
He uses straightforward conversation to build a plan that fits daily life. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings, plus checking what is working and what needs to change. He approaches difficult topics with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Richard draws on a mix of methods to support change. He may use cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance-based tools to help with painful feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work can help when deciding on next steps or making practical changes.
Common issues he addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, parenting stress, and career strain. He also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver burden, codependency, and substance use concerns.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and tailored. Richard encourages small, achievable steps and honest conversation about progress. If you want to explore therapy, he asks that you start by completing the brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits your routine.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people act on values even when emotions are difficult, which can be useful for stress, grief, and chronic conditions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change when facing addictions or ambivalence about next steps.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking what feels useful and adjusting the plan as work progresses, rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, skip travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when a full session is not needed. It can also allow people to continue care when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps and skills that transfer into everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and a wide range of related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career questions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions focus on practical skills, problem solving, and checking what helps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Florida.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - licensed in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.