- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
- Veteran experience
About Ricardo
Ricardo Bolton is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience based in Texas. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and other everyday struggles. He also supports people facing addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and family of origin concerns.
Ricardo draws from practical, problem-focused methods. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens to how family roles and past patterns still show up now, and then helps people make different choices in day-to-day life. The approach is straightforward and grounded in real tasks you can try between sessions.
His background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Belhaven University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has worked with veterans and has experience facilitating groups for domestic violence and substance abuse when appropriate. That work shaped how he helps people navigate complicated reactions linked to past experiences.
In session he uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance and commitment ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and build actions that match values. Attachment-based methods are used when family patterns and closeness are central to the concern. Dialectical behavior strategies are available for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills.
People who meet with Ricardo can expect clear suggestions, practiceable skills, and a focus on re-establishing a sense of self beyond others' expectations. He guides discussion about decisions and daily habits so clients can test changes and notice what works.
How Ricardo Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Ricardo often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and building behavior that reflects chosen priorities. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when family patterns and early relationships influence current struggles; it looks at how those patterns affect closeness and communication now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Ricardo will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together they will decide which approaches to try. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and any practice tasks between meetings. Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy day. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so people can use a break at work or care for other responsibilities while keeping therapy ongoing.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and family-related patterns among other concerns.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
Sessions are conversational and task-focused, using practical exercises and skill practice drawn from several therapies to address daily problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in social work roles, including work with veterans and group facilitation for domestic violence and substance abuse when appropriate.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Texas with a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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