- Mental wellness focus
- Grief and loss support
- Practical thought work
About Richard
Richard Banton is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice. He works from a mental wellness viewpoint and helps people who want a different way of relating to stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. He uses plain, direct conversation to help people notice how thoughts and feelings shape daily experience.
He emphasizes simple, practical concepts about mind, consciousness, and thought. That framework is used to help people spot patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Clients are guided to recognize how painful experiences form and to experiment with new responses that reduce suffering.
Richard blends several approaches to match what each person needs. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to shape sessions. This mix lets him address symptoms like panic, low mood, or anger and the life problems that lie beneath them.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and career uncertainty. He also offers help around body image, adoption and foster care issues, and aging-related challenges. His work includes grief and hospice and end-of-life counseling as part of broader care for loss and transition.
Richard holds LCSW licensure and practices out of New Mexico. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
He emphasizes simple, practical concepts about mind, consciousness, and thought. That framework is used to help people spot patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Clients are guided to recognize how painful experiences form and to experiment with new responses that reduce suffering.
Richard blends several approaches to match what each person needs. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to shape sessions. This mix lets him address symptoms like panic, low mood, or anger and the life problems that lie beneath them.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and career uncertainty. He also offers help around body image, adoption and foster care issues, and aging-related challenges. His work includes grief and hospice and end-of-life counseling as part of broader care for loss and transition.
Richard holds LCSW licensure and practices out of New Mexico. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire, New Mexico
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a life they care about, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood difficulties.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and the problems that matter most, then try strategies that fit the person’s day-to-day life. Adjustments are made over time to find what helps most.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes access possible for people who live far from experienced therapists or who need more flexible scheduling. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions so clients still practice skills between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, and many life transitions.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that highlights how thoughts shape experience and encourages new ways of responding to painful feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.