Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW
Mississippi · 51 years in practice
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Mississippi
- C0082 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1699797944 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 51
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
He is based in Mississippi and brings decades of clinical experience to his work. His style is straightforward and person-centered. He listens first, then helps clients name their goals.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses clear language and short-term skills when those fit the situation. Over a long career he has worked in outpatient clinics, independent practice, and intensive outpatient programs. He has led program development in geriatric mental health and consulted on correctional mental health services.
That background informs his emphasis on structure and realistic planning in therapy. Dr. Gillispie combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with other approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
He draws on attachment-based ideas and a client-centered stance to help people understand patterns in relationships and emotion. Therapy typically looks at current problems, then builds tools to cope and change unhelpful patterns. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.
He has taught social work students and provided training for mental health professionals. His long experience influences a calm, direct approach aimed at helping people move forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ricardo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches Ricardo names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion and action meet in online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and name strong feelings and the patterns they create in relationships. It focuses on understanding emotional responses so clients can shift painful cycles and build more stable connections. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match personal values. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps the client make progress and feel more in control of daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to work between sessions. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when more engagement is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break during the day. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, parenting and many other life challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is direct and person-centered. He listens closely, helps set clear goals, and teaches practical skills to use between sessions.
What kind of professional background does he have?
He has 51 years of experience across independent practice, outpatient clinics, and intensive outpatient programs, plus roles in program development and correctional mental health consulting.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds a PhD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
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