Richard Gibbons, LMHC

Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression. He talks plainly and treats each person with respect and compassion. Taking the first step is often the hardest, and he acknowledges that courage in new clients.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on concrete steps that can reduce distress, such as building routines, practicing new ways to handle strong emotions, and addressing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. He also helps people navigate grief, intimacy-related struggles, sleep problems, and career pressures.

Richard uses several common therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. Those include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at values and action; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which addresses thoughts and behaviors; and Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's pace and concerns. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods when useful.

He has additional experience supporting caregivers, people living with chronic pain or illness, and those managing codependency or substance use concerns. Richard is familiar with issues tied to family of origin, communication problems, guilt and shame, and men's issues.

Sessions are conducted in English and are provided from his Florida practice. He aims to make therapy practical and focused on goals the client sets. If you want straightforward help for coping with life changes or long-term problems, he can listen and work with you on a plan.

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It can help people who feel stuck by turning attention to meaningful action rather than getting trapped by unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding at the client's pace, giving space for people to lead the conversation and set priorities.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing appointments during a lunch break. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to focus on verbal work without video if that suits the person. Ask about the available options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits your routine.