Richard Gantt

Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 24 years of experience in mental health care. He works with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, addictions and dual diagnosis, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties. His practice also lists work with self esteem, anger, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes among areas of focus.

He describes an eclectic method that draws on an assortment of clinical approaches to match what is most useful for each person. Gestalt elements appear alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to address the links between thoughts and behaviors, while psychodynamic ideas are used to explore developmental influences on current patterns. Client-centered methods support a collaborative environment and empower individuals to take responsibility for change. Other formal approaches noted include dialectical behavior therapy, existential therapy, and motivational interviewing. Richard identifies a clinical interest in adolescent through geriatric care and has experience addressing co-morbidity, caregiver stress, attachment and personality issues, blended family concerns, and other specialized topics.