Richard Gantt, LPCC
Kentucky LPCC focused on mood and trauma
- Mood and bipolar care
- Trauma and grief support
- Adolescents to older adults
About Richard Gantt
Richard Gantt is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 24 years of clinical experience. He brings a broad background treating mood disorders, including bipolar and depression, and offers focused care for anxiety, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and intimacy issues. He also works with parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and age-related issues from adolescence through older adulthood.
Gantt approaches therapy with flexibility, selecting methods that best fit each person rather than adhering to a single protocol. He often draws on Gestalt techniques to help clients better understand how past experiences shape present choices, and he uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and change patterns of thinking that contribute to unhelpful behaviors. He also incorporates psychoanalytic perspectives and client-centered principles to support insight, personal responsibility, and empowerment in the therapeutic process.
He has substantial experience working with substance use and co-occurring conditions, and he has provided care across a wide range of clinical presentations including attachment and personality-related concerns, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and caregiving stress. He is invested in helping people develop practical coping skills and in supporting lasting progress, taking a collaborative stance that prioritizes each person's goals and strengths.
Gantt approaches therapy with flexibility, selecting methods that best fit each person rather than adhering to a single protocol. He often draws on Gestalt techniques to help clients better understand how past experiences shape present choices, and he uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and change patterns of thinking that contribute to unhelpful behaviors. He also incorporates psychoanalytic perspectives and client-centered principles to support insight, personal responsibility, and empowerment in the therapeutic process.
He has substantial experience working with substance use and co-occurring conditions, and he has provided care across a wide range of clinical presentations including attachment and personality-related concerns, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and caregiving stress. He is invested in helping people develop practical coping skills and in supporting lasting progress, taking a collaborative stance that prioritizes each person's goals and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Gantt have?
Richard Gantt has 24 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Richard Gantt a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: KY LPCC 104898.
In which languages does Richard Gantt provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Gantt located?
He is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Richard Gantt as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Gantt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Gantt work with international clients?
Richard Gantt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Gantt 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 quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Richard Gantt commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that supports a person in exploring values, making choices, and taking responsibility for change; this approach is useful for issues tied to self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, bipolar mood symptoms, and problematic patterns that interfere with daily life. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques when needed to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors methods over time so the treatment fits the client's situation and strengths. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and useful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists to use the techniques described above in ways that fit each client's routine.