Ricardo Bolton, LCSW
Therapist in Texas
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and issues with self-esteem.
- Licensed inMississippi, Texas
- LicenseC8371, 115782
- NPI 1063065365
- Experience9+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Ricardo
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and issues with self-esteem. He works with concerns such as addiction, grief, intimacy challenges, sleep and eating problems, and caregiving stress. He also supports people navigating career changes, parenting struggles, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Ricardo uses a straightforward, listening-first approach in sessions. He offers a calm space to talk through the thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings and reflection that helps clarify choices. His background includes nine years of clinical work and a focus on trauma and life transitions. Ricardo has led groups addressing domestic violence and substance use, and he has experience with veteran-specific concerns.
His training includes a Master of Social Work and he practices as an LCSW in Texas. In therapy he draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build skills for managing intense feelings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered techniques shape sessions that balance practical tools with empathic listening. People can expect to work together on rebuilding a sense of self and making decisions that support daily peace. Ricardo aims to be a steady sounding board while helping clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
He emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable steps toward change.
Credentials
- LCSW (Mississippi)
- License C8371 · expires April 2027
- LCSW (Texas)
- License 115782 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1063065365 · national provider identifier
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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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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 uses attachment and skills work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns; online sessions can gently uncover those links and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through short exercises and homework to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo will listen to your goals and try methods that match what you need. Together you will test techniques, adjust based on what helps, and set simple goals to track progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper dialogue is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera feels easier. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between meetings or use short exchanges during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Ricardo help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens first and works in a straightforward way, combining empathic conversation with practical exercises and goal-focused steps between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience, has run groups for domestic violence and substance use, and has worked with veterans on military-related issues.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
Ricardo holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model 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 then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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