Richard Gibbons , LMHC

Richard Gibbons brings 24 years of professional experience serving clients in Florida who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression. He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and combines years of practice with a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to care. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, he tailors conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's circumstances and goals, adjusting techniques and pacing to match what will be most effective for that individual.

Richard values the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that first step. He aims to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and supported while working toward practical strategies for coping and change. His work emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and clear communication so that each plan aligns with a client's strengths, challenges, and long-term objectives. He takes pride in helping people move forward from difficult patterns toward more sustainable coping and well-being.

Remote Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and focuses on identifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and mirrors the client's experience to promote self-exploration and personal growth - this approach often helps with depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions over video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still connecting clients with licensed professionals and therapists experienced in these approaches.