Richard Gibbons

Richard Gibbons is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of professional experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. He aims to meet each person where they are and to shape sessions around their needs. Taking the first step to begin therapy can be hard, and he acknowledges that effort.

Over two decades of practice have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. These include family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions. He also works with people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those dealing with caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.

In sessions he uses clear, straightforward methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of his approach when they fit a person’s goals. He adapts the style and pace to each client instead of following a fixed formula.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in conversations. He prefers to tailor the dialogue and treatment plan to specific concerns rather than use one-size-fits-all solutions. Practical steps and manageable actions are prioritized between meetings.

Richard invites people to start at a pace that feels doable. He encourages those unsure about therapy to try an initial session and see how the collaboration unfolds. The goal is steady, understandable progress toward clearer coping and better daily routines.

Approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward things that matter to them. It is often used when anxiety, anger, or life transitions make action feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing patterns that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins between in-person visits. It can also make it simpler to continue care during life changes or when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, will discuss which methods and session rhythms suit a person’s daily routine and therapeutic goals.