Therapist profile
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW
Mississippi
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, LCSW - Codependency and Relationships
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- License
- LCSW, Mississippi / C0082
- NPI
- 1699797944
- Experience
- 51 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
About
- Codependency concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-focused work
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Mississippi with 51 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, codependency, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and sleep problems. He also addresses career strain, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He uses several well-known therapeutic approaches in straightforward ways. Sessions often focus on clear skills and real-life adjustments rather than lengthy theory. He draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and act toward it.
Attachment-based work helps examine how early relationships shape current patterns in connections and boundaries. He also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and building a collaborative rapport. Dialectical behavior elements are used for emotion regulation and stress tolerance when needed.
His background includes leadership in behavioral health, program development for geriatric mental health services, and designing mental health programming for correctional settings. He has experience training social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists and has served on state and regional professional boards.
People who prefer practical, experience-grounded guidance may find his approach useful. He blends direct skill teaching with discussion about values and relationship patterns. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them and then choosing actions that match personal values. This can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making steady changes in relationships and habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thinking patterns affect emotions and behaviors and teaches concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts and build new routines. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns from early relationships that influence current connection styles and boundary-setting. It can help people who repeatedly put others first or struggle to say no.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. That process may include trying a few techniques and adjusting as progress is observed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and allow sessions when face-to-face meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments so the work can continue between meetings.
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Experience
51+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, codependency, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical skill teaching with conversation about values and relationship patterns using cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, attachment, client-centered, and dialectical tools.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 51 years of professional experience in social work, clinical practice, program development, and training.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He practices as an MS LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is located in Mississippi.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.