Richard Banton, LCSW

Richard Banton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico with 25 years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, and a range of life changes. He also supports concerns related to relationships, grief, intimacy, parenting, work and career, and attention difficulties.

Richard describes his practice from a mental wellness perspective rather than a mental illness frame. He asks that people be open to the possibility of improved mental wellness. In sessions he talks about how thoughts, consciousness, and mind shape moment-to-moment experience. That is used as a way to notice patterns that cause suffering and to try different responses.

His approach blends practical strategies with reflective conversation. He draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based work to help people change unhelpful habits of thinking. He also incorporates emotion-focused ideas to address relationship and intimacy concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward explanation of concepts and concrete exercises they can practice between meetings. Richard emphasizes skills people can use day to day for stress, sleep, motivation, and self-esteem. He frames work so it fits ordinary life demands like job, caregiving, and family responsibilities.

Over his career he has helped people with a wide range of issues including eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, and bereavement. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

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