Richard Gantt, LPCC

Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. He works with adults across the lifespan and brings 24 years of clinical experience to sessions. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps.

He uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Conversations often focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small, manageable changes. That might mean looking at how thoughts and behavior interact, or exploring past experiences that shape current feelings.

Richard draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space where people can take the lead on goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior ideas may be added when learning emotional regulation and coping skills is helpful.

Over two decades in Kentucky have included work with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, grief, substance and dual diagnosis, anger, trauma, and relationship concerns. He has experience supporting caregivers, people facing medical challenges like cancer, and those resolving communication or commitment issues.

Sessions tend to focus on clear steps and real-world skills. People are invited to set goals, try approaches between visits, and adjust the plan as needed. Richard emphasizes practical progress while respecting each person's pace and life context.

How Richard’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person’s goals. In practice this means the therapist encourages people to set the agenda, reflect on choices, and take ownership of small steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and practical problems that respond to skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings straightforward skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about needs and preferences, try strategies together, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps match methods to what actually helps in daily life.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow for brief check-ins between in-person visits. They also allow practicing skills in familiar routines, which can help transfer what is learned into everyday settings.