Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW
Mississippi
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie LCSW - Stress and Relationship work
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- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C0082
- NPI
- 1699797944
- Experience
- 51 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
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.
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- CBT approaches
- Attachment focus
- ACT and DBT skills
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Mississippi with 51 years of experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life changes. He also works with concerns such as addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career stress, and ADHD-related issues.
Before retiring from private practice, he ran a behavioral health group practice that included psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and nurse practitioners. He has extensive experience developing and running programs for geriatric patients and has worked in correctional mental health settings. His background includes program development, staff training, and regulatory surveying for psychiatric services.
In sessions he uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, dialectical behavior techniques, and client-centered conversation. That means he mixes practical skills training, attention to relationships, values-based goal setting, and steady, direct problem solving.
He has served in leadership roles on local school and social work boards and has worked as a consultant to inpatient and outpatient programs. His long career includes teaching at colleges and mentoring other clinicians, and he draws on that experience when structuring treatment and coaching around real-life responsibilities.
People who meet with him can expect plain talk about what is happening now, concrete tools for managing symptoms, and attention to how family, work, and community pressures affect daily life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes where values-based action matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It teaches concrete skills for managing symptoms like worry, mood swings, sleep problems, and anger.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect how people relate now. It can be useful when relationship patterns, intimacy, or attachment issues are part of the concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical realities with each person and then use one or more methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where skills and strategies are adjusted over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list explicit online session types. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or remove travel time. Ask about the specific session options offered so you can choose what fits your schedule and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
51+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, career stress, ADHD, and related areas listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and practical, using skills training, values-based work, and attention to relationship patterns drawn from several approaches.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 51 years of professional experience in social work, including private practice, program development, consulting, and teaching.
Is he a licensed clinical social worker in Mississippi?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients according to the profile details provided.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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