Ricardo Bolton, LCSW
Practical therapy for stress and life transitions
Details
| Name | Ricardo Bolton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Mississippi, Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Ricardo
Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem. He writes simply and listens carefully to understand what is most upsetting right now. Sessions are meant to be a practical place to sort feelings and make clearer choices.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and retell their life stories in ways that reduce shame and increase choice.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice painful thoughts without being driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolbox for changing patterns that keep problems going. Ricardo has nine years of clinical experience and a background that includes group work for domestic violence and substance use.
He has worked with veterans on military-related concerns and supports people coping with major life changes. He aims to help clients re-establish a sense of self outside difficult experiences. In sessions he acts as a sounding board and guide.
Conversations focus on small, practical steps along with the stories people tell about themselves. He helps people work toward more peace with daily decisions and stronger connections with others. People who choose him can expect straightforward talk, goal-focused steps, and attention to how past experiences shape present choices.
Ricardo practices in Texas and offers online formats for flexible scheduling.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Ricardo works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Ricardo among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ricardo directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ricardo directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Ricardo commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reshape how they tell their life story, which can reduce blame and open up new options. Narrative work is useful for relationship pain, grief, and identity concerns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is included when patterns from early relationships affect current connections and trust.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Ricardo works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as progress continues, blending elements of different approaches when useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow visual connection and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and message-based work suit shorter exchanges, quick coping strategies, or clients who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and caregiving schedules while keeping focus on meaningful change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Ricardo help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and many related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens to your story, helps reframe unhelpful patterns, and focuses on practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical settings, including group work for domestic violence and substance use and work with veterans.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with credentials listed as TX LCSW and MS LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session according to the therapist's availability.
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