- Practical skill building
- Experience driven care
- Adoption and foster care
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and foster care. He brings a long career in social work to each conversation.
He uses straightforward talk therapy focused on practical skills and clearer thinking. Sessions include listening, reflection, and tools to change unhelpful behaviors and patterns. He blends approaches so sessions match what a person needs in the moment.
Ricardo Gillispie earned a PhD in social work and has five decades of clinical experience. He led and helped develop behavioral health programs in outpatient and geriatric settings. He has also worked on program design and training for clinical teams in community and correctional settings.
Clients can expect a calm, experienced clinician who draws on a long history of practice and program work. He prioritizes clear communication and straightforward strategies that people can use between sessions. The focus is practical progress rather than jargon.
While his background includes management and program consulting, his current work centers on one-on-one therapy. He aims to help people make steady changes in daily life, cope with transitions, and better handle intense emotions.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose meaningful actions despite them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.) Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, attachment issues, and some family-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches as those choices become clear together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. Online work can still include practical skills practice, thought records, and behavioral experiments adapted for remote sessions. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help clients move toward clear, everyday goals.
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Experience
51+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and many life changes. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a practical, conversational style that mixes talk, skills practice, and behavior changes. Therapy focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 51 years of experience in social work, including clinical practice, program development, and training roles in behavioral health settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a PhD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). His practice location is in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.