- Codependency support
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addiction. He also addresses codependency, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and career concerns. He brings a steady, practical approach to difficult life changes and emotional pain.
He trained in social work and earned a PhD in social work focused on psychotherapeutic practice. He spent decades in private practice and led a multidisciplinary behavioral health group. That experience shaped how he structures sessions and works with complex emotional and mood concerns.
Clients can expect a therapist who leans on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and approaches that pay attention to attachment and values. Sessions typically involve talking through patterns, developing coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals. He often uses real-world examples to practice new ways of responding.
Dr. Gillispie has long experience with older adult programs and program development in community and correctional settings. He has served in clinical leadership roles and consulted on behavioral health program design and evaluation.
Across his work he emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s background and goals. He has been licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, and has over fifty years of experience in social work and behavioral health.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by thoughts and want a values-based way to act. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with intimacy-related issues, codependency, and persistent relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also make it simpler to continue care during transitions or when attending in-person sessions is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill practice to an online setting, and the collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person’s situation.
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Experience
51+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Gillispie help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, trauma, codependency, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational style that emphasizes skill-building, exploring patterns, and setting small goals with clients.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 51 years of experience in social work and behavioral health, including private practice and program leadership roles.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi with an MS and a PhD in social work.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 according to the therapist’s availability.
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