Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard, TN Psychologist 3748, GA Psychologist PSY004674

Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard is a licensed psychologist with 12 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and grief. He brings a compassionate, respectful approach to therapy and works collaboratively with each client to address their unique needs and goals. Dr. Rickard has particular experience supporting LGBTQIA+ related concerns and offers focused care for depression, panic, social anxiety, body image struggles, caregiver stress, and the many emotional challenges that arise around life transitions such as divorce and midlife change.

Clients can expect an empathetic clinician who emphasizes sensitivity and partnership in treatment, tailoring evidence-based strategies to the issues presented. Dr. Rickard holds psychology licenses in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. His Tennessee credential is listed as TN Psychologist 3748 and his Georgia credential is PSY004674 - these indicate his state psychology licenses. He provides therapy in English and offers a range of options to fit different schedules and preferences, working with clients to find practical, meaningful ways to reduce distress and strengthen coping over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Rickard uses practical, evidence-based strategies that help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms - this can be especially useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and stress. Another approach centers on emotion-focused work and coping strategies to process grief, relationship strain, and issues around identity and sexuality, helping clients make sense of painful experiences and build resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Rickard collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy with Dr. Rickard offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into busy lives, reducing travel time and allowing for consistent care across different circumstances.