Ricardo Bolton, LCSW
Mississippi · 9 years in practice
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and questions about self-worth.
License and registration
- LCSW, Mississippi
- C8371 · expires April 2027
- LCSW, Texas
- 115782 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1063065365 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ricardo
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and questions about self-worth. He speaks plainly and focuses on what matters day to day. Sessions aim to help clients make clearer decisions and feel steadier in their daily life.
He brings nine years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. Ricardo has worked with people affected by substance use and domestic violence through group facilitation, and he has experience supporting veterans with military-related challenges.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens first, then works with each person to find practical steps forward. Conversations often cover coping skills, ways to manage mood, and how to rebuild a sense of identity after difficult events. He uses approaches that help people clarify their values and take manageable action.
Ricardo often combines ideas from cognitive behavioral work with attachment-focused perspectives. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep the session focused on the person in front of him. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People come to work on issues such as parenting stress, grief, intimacy concerns, addiction, sleep and eating struggles, or career and life transitions. Ricardo supports clients as they re-evaluate choices and develop routines that fit their goals. He practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ricardo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ricardo names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Existential therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, choice, and identity; it can help when life changes or losses leave someone feeling unmoored. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small consistent steps toward those values, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of connecting and coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ricardo partners with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress unfolds, mixing approaches when that helps move things forward.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use body language and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging give options for shorter updates and coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to fold therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and values-driven change.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Ricardo help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his approach to therapy?
He blends Existential ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work, while keeping sessions client-centered and practical.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in social work settings, including group work for domestic violence and substance use and supporting veterans with military-specific issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as TX LCSW and MS LCSW, and he practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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