Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard, TN Psychologist 3748, GA Psychologist PSY004674
Helping people through life transitions
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- Evidence-based care
- Collaborative approach
- Focus on midlife
About Garrick
With 12 years of experience, Dr. Rickard emphasizes collaboration. He talks with each person to understand what feels most pressing, then shapes sessions around those goals. His approach includes helping people clarify priorities, manage intense emotions, and rebuild daily routines after loss or upheaval.
Many people come for help with midlife crisis, life purpose, or major transitions. He also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, separation or divorce, and social anxiety. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for reducing panic, easing isolation, and improving self-worth.
Dr. Rickard holds licensure as a Tennessee psychologist and as a Georgia psychologist. He draws on his years of clinical work to guide conversations in ways that feel direct and practical. He aims to make therapy feel useful from the start.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered from Tennessee. He approaches each person with sensitivity and without judgment, inviting collaboration on goals and next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on teaching skills, changing unhelpful patterns, and building new routines. Cognitive strategies help people notice and reframe worrying thoughts to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Behavioral techniques focus on gradual exposure to feared situations and on building routines that support mood and energy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This means checking in about what helps, adjusting methods over time, and pairing skill practice with discussions about life priorities.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also help people stay consistent with care during life transitions and when schedules are tight.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship strain. Additional focus areas include midlife crisis, body image, sexuality, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical. He works with people to set clear goals and to learn skills they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including LGBTQ related issues, panic, and caregiving stress.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is licensed as a Tennessee Psychologist (TN Psychologist 3748) and a Georgia Psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY004674). He practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.