- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Richard
Richard Banton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience. He is based in New Mexico and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and other common life challenges.
He approaches therapy from a mental wellness perspective rather than focusing only on mental illness. He asks clients to be open to the idea that change is possible and that painful self-judgments like being "broken" can be questioned. He aims to help people notice how moment-to-moment thoughts shape their feelings and actions.
When someone sees how their thinking contributes to suffering, he guides them in practical steps to interrupt those patterns. That can reduce intense reactions and make everyday life feel easier. Sessions emphasize understanding how thoughts and consciousness influence behavior.
Richard uses a range of approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He blends ideas from these approaches to address problems like relationship strain, grief, addiction, sleep and eating issues, and parenting stress.
He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, career pressures, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
This therapist lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among his main approaches. EFT focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive difficult patterns in relationships and personal life, helping people recognize and respond to those feelings differently. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and learning to live by chosen values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.He also uses client-centered principles that prioritize the person's perspective and collaboration in sessions. Together, these approaches aim to help clients recognize how thought and feeling interact and to practice new responses. Choosing the right approach is part of the work and he helps clients decide what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also permit phone-only meetings when video isn't practical. The therapist and client review how the chosen approach will be used virtually and adapt methods so sessions stay focused and useful.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an approach focused on mental wellness and helps clients notice how moment-to-moment thoughts shape experience. He combines EFT, ACT, client-centered methods, CBT and DBT ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from New Mexico while holding licenses in multiple states.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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