Richard Gantt, LPCC

Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns like bipolar disorder and depression, relationship and intimacy issues, substance concerns, and the practical strains that come with life changes and caregiving. He works with people across the adult lifespan, including older adults facing aging and geriatric issues.

He uses a flexible, person-focused approach and draws from several therapeutic styles to match each person's needs. Sessions often center on clear, usable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Discussion can include exploring how past experiences shape current reactions, and learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions.

Richard describes his work as client-centered, which means he emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's goals. He also incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT-informed skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Motivational interviewing may be used when people are weighing change or facing addictive behaviors.

He brings long experience with mood disorders, trauma, grief, and dual diagnosis situations. That background informs practical choices in therapy rather than a single fixed method. The aim is to help people develop coping skills, strengthen decision-making, and move toward the changes they want.

If someone is ready to begin, they would start by using the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How his approaches are used in online therapy

Client-centered work focuses on listening and collaborating so the person's goals guide each session. This approach helps people feel heard while deciding practical next steps for their life and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. DBT-informed tools can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns cause repeated problems.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That process can shift over time as needs change.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or travel routines because they reduce transit time and can be easier to schedule. Others value a format that allows shorter check-ins or sessions without video. Check the booking flow to learn what formats this therapist currently offers.