Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people who are stressed, angry, or struggling with relationships. He also supports those facing anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and life transitions. He works with people who want clearer communication, better coping skills, or relief from intense emotions.

He brings more than five decades of experience to his work. He trained in social work and earned a PhD with a focus on psychotherapeutic social work. Much of his career combined clinical practice with program development in behavioral health settings. He has run and consulted for outpatient programs and helped design mental health services in a range of settings.

In sessions he aims for clear, practical conversations. He uses approaches that include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, attachment-based ideas to address relationship patterns, and acceptance-oriented strategies to build willingness around difficult feelings. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep the work focused on each person's goals.

He has experience creating and evaluating programs for older adults, correctional settings, and community mental health centers. That background informs a broad view of the factors that affect mood, behavior, and family life. His goal is to help people find practical ways to manage anger and stress so they can move forward.

Dr. Gillispie is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices out of Mississippi. He offers collaborative care that connects clinical methods with day-to-day needs and decisions.

Approaches that guide online work and finding the right fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps that move a person toward a meaningful life, which can help with anger, anxiety, and life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete skills to shift thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel problems like depression, anxiety, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape how people react in close relationships. It can help with communication, intimacy-related issues, and repeating unhelpful interaction cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if needed as work progresses.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some methods translate well to virtual sessions because they use structured exercises and skill practice. The focus remains on practical strategies and collaboration to help manage anger and daily stress while fitting therapy into everyday life.