Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW

Experienced clinician blending evidence-based therapies

Mississippi

Experience: 51 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ricardo

Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW brings extensive clinical experience addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, ADHD, and many other life challenges.

Background and approach

He combines decades of practice with a focus on helping people develop coping skills for changes, manage mood and behavior concerns, and improve communication and self-esteem. He trained in social work at multiple levels, earning a PhD with emphasis in psychotherapeutic social work and holding the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (MS LCSW C0082).

Over a long career he led and consulted for behavioral health programs, worked in independent practice and group settings, and contributed to program development for geriatric and correctional behavioral health services. His approach draws from cognitive behavioral principles alongside acceptance-based, attachment-informed, client-centered, and skills-oriented therapies.

Clients can expect a practitioner who integrates practical strategies and therapeutic insight developed across clinical, administrative, and training roles. He accepts English-speaking and international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to fit differing schedules and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Work

Dr. Gillispie's practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to build practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of his toolkit, helping clients clarify values and develop psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around relationship patterns and intimacy issues by exploring early relational dynamics and how they shape present connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, try interventions, and adapt methods so the work fits personal goals and preferences rather than applying a single technique from the outset.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and to select the format that best suits their communication style and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician address?

The practice supports many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Therapy blends practical, skills-based work with empathic, client-centered conversation and uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-oriented methods, attachment-informed interventions, and DBT skills when appropriate.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

He has 51 years of experience, including roles in independent practice, program development, consulting for psychogeriatric intensive outpatient programs, and administrative leadership in behavioral health.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

The clinician holds the LCSW credential with license details MS LCSW C0082 and is based in Mississippi.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and the clinician accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as session formats.

How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

51+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English