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Richard Gibbons

Practical, compassionate care for life challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Richard

Richard Gibbons is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, and depression while tailoring conversations and treatment to each person’s unique situation.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as core values in building a therapeutic relationship. Richard draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to address emotional and behavioral challenges, including approaches that help clarify goals, modify unhelpful thinking, and strengthen motivation for change.

He also works with issues such as trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas of attention include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication difficulties, and men's issues.

Clients looking for a collaborative therapist will find a practitioner who individualizes plans rather than applying a single formula. Richard encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports them in taking the next steps toward clearer coping strategies and improved daily functioning.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Richard integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, often using structured exercises and skill-building. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values, accepting difficult internal experiences, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for chronic stress, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard collaborates with clients to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques from different models as needed, working together to test strategies and refine plans over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats let clients engage from home or other convenient locations, make scheduling easier around work and caregiving responsibilities, and support steady progress between in-person visits when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The therapist uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance while tailoring dialogue and treatment to each person, drawing on approaches such as CBT, ACT, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH7693 and practices in Florida.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
Clinical services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for therapy?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English