Richard Gilbert , LCSW

Richard Gilbert is a licensed therapist in California with seven years of experience working in outpatient settings. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), he draws on a background that supports people navigating grief, parenting challenges, anger management, depression, and the many stages of human development.

He approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert on their own life and that they already possess strengths to help them move through difficult moments. His work emphasizes helping clients identify and build on those strengths while addressing the specific problems that brought them to therapy.

Richard recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage, and he honors that first step as an important part of the healing process. He aims to create an encouraging, respectful space where people can work through loss, family concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Richard Gilbert integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential ideas into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to explore their feelings and values without judgment - it is useful for building self-worth, processing grief, and clarifying goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Existential therapy invites clients to explore meaning, choice, and personal responsibility when facing life transitions or questions about purpose.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. Richard Gilbert works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors the therapeutic plan with input from the client so the work feels relevant and purposeful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options help make therapy more accessible for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide focused, ongoing support.