Richard Gilbert, LCSW

California · 7 years in practice

Richard Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of outpatient therapy experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 75591 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1356877872 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Richard

Richard Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker in California with seven years of outpatient therapy experience. He helps people who are dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, and parenting challenges. He also supports concerns like low self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Richard uses a straightforward, respectful approach that centers the person’s experience. He treats each client as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon or long lectures. In sessions he blends client-centered work with ideas from existential thinking and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means listening closely, helping clients name what matters to them, and testing small changes in thinking or behavior to see what helps.

The aim is to make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful. He has worked in outpatient settings and brings seven years of clinical practice to each session. People can expect direct feedback, space to reflect, and concrete tools to try between appointments.

Richard encourages quick check-ins about what’s working so the plan can change as needed. To start, he asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Therapy sessions are offered in several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Richard names

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Online support

How Richard’s Approaches Work Online

Richard draws on existential ideas to help people name what matters in life and face difficult questions about meaning and purpose. That approach is useful for grief, life changes, loneliness, and thinking through big decisions.

He also uses client-centered methods, which means sessions begin with listening and reflecting. The focus is on the person’s experience and strengths rather than fitting a one-size-fits-all plan.

Additionally, he incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful, using short exercises to test thoughts and behaviors. These tools can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and building new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Richard will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust based on what helps. This keeps therapy practical and focused on real-life changes.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let you work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, ongoing support between appointments and for people who prefer written communication.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Richard address?

He works with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, self-esteem, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related issues like loneliness and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and person-centered. He listens for strengths, helps clarify values, and uses practical tasks to test changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional work as an outpatient therapist in clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from California.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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