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Ricardo Bolton

Ricardo Bolton, LCSW

Texas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Mississippi
LCSW, licence C8371
Licensed in Texas
LCSW, licence 115782
NPI
1063065365
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

These details come from information Ricardo supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • CBT and attachment

About Ricardo

Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with nine years of practice experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction issues. He also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating concerns, and career or life transitions.

Ricardo draws on several well-known therapy styles to guide conversations and practical work in sessions. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. He also incorporates attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns in how people relate and connect with others.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Ricardo aims to be a sounding board and a guide who helps people sort through thoughts and feelings. He offers work on concrete skills such as stress management, coping strategies, and techniques for handling triggers that come from past trauma.

His background includes group work related to domestic violence and substance use and experience supporting veterans with military-related issues. That experience informs how he frames problems like adjustment after major life changes and the stressors caregivers and those in high-pressure jobs often face.

Practical concerns such as parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress are addressed with direct strategies. Ricardo also helps people consider decisions about relationships, separation, and rebuilding a sense of identity after difficult experiences.

BHow sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. Together they try tools, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.

Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to continue care from different locations when life or work requires flexibility. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and skills practice so online sessions focus on practical problem-solving and skills that translate into everyday life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Mississippi, Texas

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he support?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in his specialties.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses conversational, goal-focused sessions that combine practical skills with reflection. Techniques include CBT, attachment-focused work, and client-centered approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings, including group facilitation for domestic violence and substance use.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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