Richard Gantt, LPCC

Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 24 years of experience in mental health care. He brings a broad, practical background working with adolescents, adults, and older adults and offers focused support for mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, as well as grief, anger, trauma, substance use and dual diagnosis, relationship and family concerns, and changes that accompany life transitions.

As an eclectic clinician, he adapts therapeutic tools to fit each person rather than relying on a single method. He draws on client-centered work to create a collaborative environment where individuals can claim responsibility and build empowerment, and uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also integrates techniques from dialectical behavior approaches, existential perspectives, and motivational interviewing to address coping, motivation, and meaningful decision making.

Richard values practical, outcome-oriented work and emphasizes helping people develop skills they can use day to day. His LPCC credential indicates that he is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Kentucky - a recognized qualification to provide clinical counseling services and clinical supervision. He is experienced, caring, and committed to assisting clients as they work toward their goals.

Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Professional

Richard Gantt commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals guide the work and the therapist supports empowerment and self-direction. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. DBT offers skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is often applied when strong emotions, relationship struggles, or impulsive behaviors are present.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Richard works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, or mobility concerns, and they allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide a convenient way to maintain consistent care and practice skills between meetings.