Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW, LCSW

Dr. Ricardo Gillispie, PhD, LCSW helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. He has worked with concerns such as trauma, addiction, grief, parenting strain, anger, sleep problems, and issues related to identity and intimacy. He uses practical approaches to help people manage day-to-day problems.

He brings more than five decades of experience in social work and clinical practice. He earned a PhD in social work and has a long history of roles in clinics, hospitals, and program development across Mississippi. He also has experience running a behavioral health group practice and consulting on psychogeriatric programs.

In sessions he tends to be direct and goal-oriented while still listening for what matters most to each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed approaches to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. He also uses acceptance-based ideas and attachment-focused work when those fit a person's situation.

Clients can expect a focus on concrete skills, clear goals, and steady support toward better daily functioning. He has worked with clinicians, hospitals, and correctional facilities on program design and staff training during his career. His background includes leadership roles in community mental health and education.

He practices from Mississippi and offers services in English. With a long career in clinical social work, he aims to combine practical techniques with a respectful, person-centered stance to help people move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Gillispie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and problems with daily routines.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and making room for difficult feelings while taking meaningful action. Attachment-Based work appears when patterns from early relationships affect current connection and trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and try methods that match their needs, adjusting as progress is made. You and the therapist can decide together which mix of approaches feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are a good fit for longer, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter updates, coaching-style support, or fitting sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to continue work between appointments and to choose the format that best fits daily life.