About Richard
Richard Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of outpatient experience. He helps people who are facing grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addictions, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem. He speaks English and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone considering help.
Richard works in a straightforward, respectful way. He treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and small changes that can make daily life easier. His style blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. That combination means he spends time understanding a person’s experience while also practicing skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and purpose when life feels uncertain. Richard has supported people dealing with loss, end-of-life concerns, and the loneliness that can follow major life transitions. He helps parents who want strategies for coping and people working through anger or addiction patterns.
Conversations often include coping tools, emotion regulation strategies, and planning for realistic next steps. Many clients appreciate a calm, direct approach that keeps sessions focused and practical. To begin, Richard asks about current struggles and goals, then tailors methods to fit each person’s needs.
He uses video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes your perspective and helps you notice strengths and choices that feel useful for everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Online CBT commonly uses short skill practice, thought records, and action plans that can be reviewed during video calls or via text-based messaging.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That shared process helps make sessions feel relevant and workable.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular while fitting it into daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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