- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Richard
Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for adults who are stressed, anxious, managing mood disorders, dealing with grief, or struggling with addiction and relationship strain. He also supports people facing parenting stresses and life transitions who want clearer ways to cope.
He takes a straightforward, flexible approach in sessions. Conversations are aimed at understanding what matters most to the client and finding steps that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
He uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space where people can take responsibility and try new responses. Richard commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. He also draws on dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when feelings feel overwhelming.
Motivational interviewing helps when change feels uncertain or when someone is ambivalent about next steps. Clients can expect a mix of talk, practical exercises, and goal-focused work. He often looks at how past experiences influence current choices while staying focused on the here-and-now.
Sessions aim to be clear, down-to-earth, and oriented toward measurable progress. His practice includes work with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anger and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and the stresses of caregiving and aging. Richard works with adults across the lifespan and brings a broad range of settings and problems into the room.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches shape online work
Richard often uses client-centered therapy which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and take ownership of decisions about parenting and life changes.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily routines. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques appear in his work too, offering concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving distress tolerance when situations become overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what tends to help in early sessions, and together they decide which methods to try. Adjustments are made as needed based on what the client notices is working.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and working through exercises. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing skill practice, and flexibility when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, trauma, and life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He mixes client-centered conversation with goal-focused tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in varied clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPCC and is licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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