Richard Gilbert
Practical, values-focused therapy for life transitions
LCSW California
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Grief, Parenting, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Richard
Richard Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with seven years of experience supporting people through grief, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addiction, and related life changes.
Background and approach
He often works on issues around parenting, family dynamics, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with isolation or loneliness, and also provides hospice and end-of-life counseling and guidance around life purpose and self-love. He approaches each person as the expert of their own life, drawing on their strengths to navigate difficult transitions and everyday challenges.
Richard favors collaborative, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential approaches. He aims to create a space where practical skills meet personal meaning, helping clients develop coping strategies, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and explore values that guide decisions.
Beginning therapy is a meaningful step, and he emphasizes steady, respectful engagement as clients move toward clearer goals and greater self-understanding.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Richard draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered therapy to help clients make meaningful change. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and building practical coping skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathetic listening and the client's own goals, supporting self-exploration, self-love, and clearer decision making. The combination allows for both skill development and deeper reflection on values and life purpose.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess their needs and preferences, adjusting methods over time so that techniques and conversations fit personal goals and life circumstances rather than following a fixed template.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable. Working remotely can support steady progress while allowing clients to access licensed therapy from home or other locations in California.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English