Richard Gibbons, LMHC

Richard Gibbons is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 24 years of professional experience. He works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression. He also helps people dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and the strain of caregiving.

Richard uses straightforward conversation to map out concerns and goals. He listens to how someone's difficulties show up in daily life and focuses on practical steps that can change routines and reactions. Sessions are aimed at helping people recognize patterns that keep them stuck, including codependent behaviors and control or communication problems.

Over his career he has drawn from a mix of methods. He applies cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and actions. He also uses client-centered and solution-focused approaches to keep work grounded and action-oriented.

People seeking help with addiction, family of origin issues, or problems tied to chronic illness often come to work through specific skills and short-term plans. Richard can also address men’s issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He adapts conversations so practical changes fit into a person’s everyday life.

To begin, he asks clients to describe goals and recent attempts to solve problems. That information shapes a clear plan for what to try in the next few sessions. The emphasis is on useful tools and steady progress rather than long explanations.

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