- 51 years experience
- Focus on relationships
- Mississippi based
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues around self-esteem. He supports those facing grief, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and questions about intimacy. He has a long history working with LGBT concerns, parenting issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Gillispie brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his work.
He earned a Bachelor of Social Science in 1973 and a Master of Social Work in 1975. He later completed a PhD in Social Work with a focus on psychotherapeutic social work in 2000. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has held roles in private practice and behavioral health administration.
Dr. Gillispie has run and helped develop outpatient programs for geriatric patients and has consulted on mental health services in correctional settings. He has worked alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and nurse practitioners in group practice settings and led training for clinical teams.
In sessions he combines practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people build coping skills and make meaningful changes. He uses methods that encourage present-moment awareness, examine patterns in close relationships, and focus on the client's goals and values.
Clients can expect a straightforward, experienced clinician who draws on multiple therapy styles to match each person's needs. Dr. Gillispie works from Mississippi and also accepts international clients, offering care informed by many years in clinical, program development, and consulting roles.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes by clarifying goals and building steady habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current connections; it is useful for intimacy problems, relationship conflict, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that suit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives therapists ways to coach skills between sessions and to use homework or in-the-moment practices that fit daily life.
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Experience
51+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends practical, goal-focused approaches with a client-centered attitude, helping people notice patterns, learn skills, and move toward values-based goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 51 years of experience in clinical practice, program development, consulting, and training across outpatient and institutional settings.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Mississippi.
Which languages are offered for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.