Richard Banton
Guiding clients toward lasting mental wellness
Start with Richard BantonLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Richard Banton is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of professional experience. He holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials in New Hampshire (NH LCSW 3109) and New Mexico (NM LCSW C-11434), and he is also licensed to practice in Nevada and Connecticut. He is based in New Mexico.
He approaches therapy from a mental wellness perspective rather than a mental illness model - a stance that assumes clients are seeking wellness and believe it is possible. He offers support to people who have been told they are damaged, broken, or defective and who prefer not to view themselves that way.
Richard teaches how people create their moment-to-moment experience using three universal concepts: mind, consciousness, and thought. When clients recognize how their thinking contributes to painful life experience, they can stop creating that pain. That realization often produces a dramatic paradigm shift that helps people become happier, more content, and more peaceful than they had imagined possible.
His work acknowledges current and past painful experiences while inviting clients to see a different way forward that can empower calm, clear confidence.
- Location:
- New Mexico, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Anger, Coping with life changes, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NH LCSW 3109, NM LCSW C-11434
- NPI Number: 1184165722
- License: LCSW (New Hampshire) #3109 exp 2027-12-07 • LCSW (New Mexico) #C-11434 exp 2026-07-01
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people ask whether online therapy truly helps. For a wide range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - remote therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person treatment for most people.
One major benefit of online therapy is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that fits their needs and schedule, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
All therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients are free to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers an effective, convenient path to support during challenging times.
How much experience does Richard Banton have?
Richard Banton has 25 years of professional therapy experience.
Is Richard Banton a licensed therapist?
Yes. Richard Banton is a licensed therapist, holding NH LCSW 3109 and NM LCSW C-11434; he is also licensed in Nevada and Connecticut.
In which languages does Richard Banton provide therapy?
Richard Banton provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Banton located?
Richard Banton is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Richard Banton as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Banton by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
Does Richard Banton work with international clients?
Richard Banton does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Banton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.