Richard Gantt, LPCC

Flexible counseling for mood, grief, and life challenges

Eclectic, client-centered approach
Experience with bipolar concerns
Support for grief

About Richard Gantt

Richard (Rick) Gantt is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Kentucky with 24 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health concerns. His work draws on a diverse clinical background, with particular focus on bipolar and other mood-related challenges, grief and mourning, anger concerns, couples counseling, and the effects of past trauma. He also has considerable experience with substance use and dual diagnosis concerns. He works with adolescents through adults, including older adults, and brings a steady, engaged approach aimed at helping clients move toward meaningful progress.

Richard describes his style as eclectic, selecting methods he believes will be most effective for each client. Sessions may include Gestalt-informed work that emphasizes empowerment, strengthening decision-making, and exploring how earlier experiences continue to shape the present. He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other behavioral approaches to help clients recognize how shifting unhelpful thinking patterns can influence emotions and actions. In addition, he may draw from psychoanalytic ideas to explore how development impacts current thoughts and feelings, while using a client-centered foundation to foster a supportive environment focused on responsibility, growth, and personal empowerment.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

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 providing mental health counseling.

Is Richard Gantt a licensed therapist?

Yes. Richard Gantt is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor). His license is KY LPCC 104898.

In which languages does Richard Gantt provide therapy?

Richard Gantt provides therapy in English.

Where is Richard Gantt located?

Richard Gantt 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, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Richard Gantt work with international clients?

No. 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 and straightforward. 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care

Richard Gantt draws from several evidence-informed approaches that adapt well to online therapy. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), clients learn to notice patterns in thoughts and beliefs and practice new ways of responding that can support healthier day-to-day choices. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or mood concerns are getting in the way of life.

He also incorporates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, supportive environment where clients can clarify what matters most to them and build momentum through self-understanding and personal responsibility. For clients navigating grief, relationship strain, or major life changes, this approach can help keep therapy grounded in the client’s goals and pace.

Because people and situations differ, finding the right approach is part of the process. Richard works collaboratively with clients to identify what they want from therapy and what style of support feels most helpful, adjusting the focus as needs and goals evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to access consistent support without adding extra travel time. Clients can connect with Richard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different schedules, comfort levels, and communication preferences.

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