Richard Banton , LCSW

Richard Banton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people move toward greater mental wellness. Licensed in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Connecticut, he brings a broad clinical background to work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. As an LCSW he is trained to assess, support, and provide psychotherapy to individuals and families.

Richard practices from a mental wellness perspective rather than a strictly mental illness model. He works with people who want to believe that improved well-being is possible and who prefer not to view themselves as broken or defective. Rather than denying painful past experiences, he invites clients to explore a different framework that can create forward movement and calm confidence.

Central to his approach is teaching how moment-to-moment experience is shaped by three universal aspects of mind, consciousness, and thought. When people recognize how their painful experiences are formed, they often gain the ability to change those patterns. That shift can open the way to increased contentment, clarity, and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Richard Banton draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy to guide his online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and develop actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship where the client’s goals lead the process - this approach supports self-exploration, confidence, and emotional healing.

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques when appropriate. CBT helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing depression, worry, and problematic coping strategies. Richard works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Richard is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access regardless of location. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from home or elsewhere.