Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and the upheaval that often comes with midlife changes. He helps with grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He also works with people navigating ADHD, compassion fatigue, and identity issues including LGBT concerns.

Dr. Gillispie brings a long career in social work to sessions. He earned a PhD in social work and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Over five decades he has worked in private practice, hospital programs, and behavioral health administration in Mississippi.

In the therapy room he uses practical, evidence-informed methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking. He uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to focus on relationships and the client’s experience in the moment.

Clients can expect a collaborative, respectful style that focuses on daily coping and concrete steps. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and discussion of life patterns that affect mood and behavior. The emphasis is on what helps someone manage stress and move toward clearer goals.

Dr. Gillispie has experience designing and leading behavioral health programs, training other clinicians, and working with geriatric and correctional settings. That background informs practical problem-solving and attention to life-stage issues in his work.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and guides them to act toward their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes that feel overwhelming.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect present patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and recurring relationship difficulties so they can try new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist adjust methods as needed so work feels relevant and practical.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule, fewer travel demands, and options for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions and midlife changes.