Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW

Based in Mississippi 51 years in practice Online sessions

Seasoned clinician focusing on practical change

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How Ricardo works

Practical facts

Licensed in: Mississippi
Years in practice: 51
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Ricardo

Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship struggles. He brings a calm, direct approach and long experience to conversations about life changes, parenting, addiction, grief, and self-esteem.

People can expect clear guidance and a focus on practical steps during sessions. Dr. Gillispie earned a PhD in social work and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.

He spent decades in clinical and administrative roles in Mississippi, including independent practice and program development for geriatric outpatient services.

Background and approach

His background includes work with psychiatric hospitals, correctional mental health programs, and community mental health centers. In sessions he uses methods drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try concrete changes. He also uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to explore how relationships shape emotions and behavior.

Dialectical behavior therapy skills appear when people need emotion regulation and interpersonal tools. Therapy with him tends to be practical and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set clear goals and small steps.

Sessions often include behavioral tasks, communication skills practice, and strategies to manage intense feelings such as anger. With more than five decades of experience, he mixes clinical knowledge with problem-solving. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including career stress, bipolar issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Gillispie sees international clients and offers phone, video, chat, and text options for sessions.

What Ricardo works with

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Approaches Ricardo lists

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Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on valued action rather than eliminating difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, sleeping issues, and anger by offering skills to test and reframe thoughts and try new behaviors. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist check progress together and pick approaches that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Online therapy lets people access structured approaches like ACT and CBT from different places and at different times. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing skill practice and quick check-ins between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on goals even when travel or scheduling is difficult.

Questions people ask about Ricardo

What problems does he help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, addiction concerns, and career challenges.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is direct and collaborative. He listens, helps set goals, and uses practical exercises and skills practice to create change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 51 years of experience in social work, clinical practice, program development, and teaching in Mississippi and beyond.

What credentials and where is he based?

He holds a PhD in social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Mississippi.

Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people living outside the U.S.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.