Richard Gibbons , LMHC

Richard Gibbons is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, improve anger control, and work through depression while remaining attentive to each person’s unique situation.

Drawing on years of practice, he works to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate environment where clients can explore their concerns. He adapts conversation and treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, blending practical strategies with empathic listening to promote meaningful change.

Richard recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and supports clients through that first step and beyond. His approach emphasizes collaboration, tailoring goals and interventions to what each person hopes to achieve, and helping them build skills for coping, relationship improvement, and overall emotional balance in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Richard Gibbons

Richard employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach to support change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action that aligns with their values - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to shift thoughts and behaviors, which can aid in managing depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to set the pace and direction of their work, which can be especially useful when rebuilding trust or clarity in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor treatment.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to connect from home or on the go, providing flexible ways to maintain consistent care and work on goals between in-person commitments.