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Ricardo Bolton, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Ricardo

Ricardo Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who brings nine years of clinical experience to his work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on training in Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients explore patterns, manage difficult emotions, and clarify personal values. His practice emphasizes supporting clients through life transitions, grief, intimacy-related struggles, parenting stresses, career pressures, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions may include exploration of attachment wounds, coping strategies for ADHD symptoms, and practical tools for sleep or eating difficulties, all aimed at helping people regain a sense of agency and clearer self-understanding. Ricardo has also facilitated groups addressing domestic violence and substance use, and his background includes work with veterans on military-specific concerns.

Throughout treatment he aims to be a steady therapeutic presence and a collaborative guide, helping clients re-establish identity and make decisions that align with their goals. His approach blends respect for each person's story with practical interventions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves to reduce internal conflict and promote self-leadership; this model can be useful for trauma, relationship strain, and persistent self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and how they shape present-day connections, supporting work on intimacy, communication, and attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo will work with each person to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences and may blend elements from different modalities to create a tailored plan. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the focus can shift as progress unfolds.

Practically, online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and energy levels. These formats can make it easier to access care from home or while traveling, allow more frequent check-ins when useful, and support continuity of work between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ricardo commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, career and life change stressors, and many related areas listed in his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, combining compassionate listening with structured interventions to help clients explore internal parts, reframe thinking patterns, and build practical coping skills.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical settings, including facilitating groups for domestic violence and substance use and providing care for veterans with military-specific concerns.
What credentials and location information apply?
Ricardo is an LCSW practicing in Texas with the licence details TX LCSW 115782 and MS LCSW C8371.
Which languages are available for sessions and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.
How does pricing and payment work for therapy with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Ricardo?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Mississippi, Texas

Languages

English