Ricardo Bolton, LCSW
Mississippi · 9 years in practice
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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 (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. He also supports those facing parenting strains, grief, addiction concerns, and issues with intimacy or self-esteem. His approach aims to help people feel clearer about their choices and more connected to themselves.
Ricardo uses practical conversations to sort through thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that move someone toward healthier routines.
Background and approach
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to understand emotions in relationships and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to adjust unhelpful thinking patterns. His background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Belhaven University. He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with veterans on military-related concerns.
He has led groups addressing domestic violence and substance use when appropriate. In sessions Ricardo offers straightforward feedback and listening that aims to help people rebuild a sense of identity and calm. He pays attention to attachment patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions.
Therapy is a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. People meet with him by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
He practices in Texas and conducts therapy in English.
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
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- 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
How Ricardo’s Approaches Translate Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and naming emotions that shape how people relate to others. Online EFT sessions help clients notice emotional patterns and practice new ways of connecting during conversations about important relationships.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and commit to actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often use brief exercises and real-life homework to build flexibility and reduce avoidance.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current bonds. In remote sessions this approach helps clients talk through attachment experiences and try different ways of reaching out or setting boundaries.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ricardo will collaborate with each person to identify what fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine methods as appropriate. The process is flexible and guided by regular check-ins about progress.
Online therapy offers practical benefits like scheduling flexibility and fewer travel needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while focusing on emotional change and skill building.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Ricardo address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, substance concerns, grief, parenting strains, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He offers straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on current problems and workable steps. The tone is collaborative and aimed at helping people make clearer choices.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Belhaven University, with nine years of clinical experience.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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