Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW
Experienced clinical social worker focused on life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW |
|---|---|
| Based in | Mississippi |
| Licensed in | Mississippi |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 51 |
About Ricardo
Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and life changes. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addiction, parenting pressures, work burnout, ADHD, and intimacy or self-esteem concerns.
He practices from Mississippi and brings a long career in social work to each session. He favors straightforward conversation and invites people to tell their stories. He listens for patterns that shape how someone understands themselves and their relationships.
Background and approach
Together a person and he look for small, practical steps that fit everyday life rather than one-size-fits-all fixes. Dr. Gillispie trained in social work and holds a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW.
Over five decades he worked in community mental health, independent practice, psychiatric hospitals, and program development. That background informs a practical approach to common problems like mood struggles, grief, and coping after trauma. He uses methods drawn from Narrative therapy and cognitive approaches to help people reframe difficult stories and try new behaviors.
Attachment-focused ideas and acceptance-based strategies also shape his work when relationships or values are central concerns. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with room for reflection and problem solving. People who choose him typically get steady, experienced guidance and clear steps they can try between sessions.
He aims to help people regain stability, clarify priorities, and build skills to manage stress, mood, and relationships more effectively.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Ricardo works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ricardo directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ricardo directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach and online care that fit your life
Dr. Gillispie uses Narrative therapy to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, then test new ways of seeing and acting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, shows people how to focus on values and take steps that matter even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns, helping people notice how past bonds shape present behavior and emotional responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He talks with each person about their goals, values, and how they prefer to work. Together they experiment with methods and adjust the plan to match what helps most in everyday life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care fit a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text provide flexible ways to connect between sessions or for people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to get ongoing support without traveling.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His sessions are conversational and grounded in story work. He listens, helps reframe difficult narratives, and suggests practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 51 years of experience in social work, including roles in independent practice, psychiatric settings, program development, and teaching.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a PhD and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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