Richard Banton, LCSW
Licensed LCSW guiding mental wellness and resilience
- 25 years experience
- Mental wellness perspective
- Online and international clients
About Richard Banton
Richard Banton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, motivation challenges, and self-esteem concerns. He is licensed in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Connecticut and brings a mental wellness approach that emphasizes growth and possibility rather than a narrow focus on pathology.
Working from a perspective that assumes clients can move toward greater well-being, he helps individuals who do not want to see themselves as damaged or broken. He guides clients to recognize how thoughts, consciousness, and patterns of mind shape their moment-to-moment experience, and he offers practical ways to shift those dynamics. This work often produces a significant change in how clients relate to difficult feelings, enabling calmer, clearer, and more empowered choices.
Richard acknowledges the real pain of past and present experiences while inviting clients to see new options for living. His practice addresses a wide range of life issues, including relationships, addiction, grief, parenting, career concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges related to intimacy and identity. He combines evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people find meaningful progress.
Working from a perspective that assumes clients can move toward greater well-being, he helps individuals who do not want to see themselves as damaged or broken. He guides clients to recognize how thoughts, consciousness, and patterns of mind shape their moment-to-moment experience, and he offers practical ways to shift those dynamics. This work often produces a significant change in how clients relate to difficult feelings, enabling calmer, clearer, and more empowered choices.
Richard acknowledges the real pain of past and present experiences while inviting clients to see new options for living. His practice addresses a wide range of life issues, including relationships, addiction, grief, parenting, career concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges related to intimacy and identity. He combines evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people find meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Richard Banton have?
Richard Banton has 25 years of professional experience.
Is Richard Banton a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include NH LCSW 3109 and NM LCSW C-11434.
In which languages does Richard Banton provide therapy?
Richard Banton provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Banton located?
Richard Banton is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Richard Banton as my therapist?
You can work with Richard Banton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Banton work with international clients?
Yes, Richard Banton works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Banton 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 with therapy 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 Approaches and Online Care
Richard Banton integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood and supported while they explore their goals and challenges. CBT offers practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time, combining strategies as appropriate to support clear progress and sustainable change.
Online therapy with Richard is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, structured support that fits into everyday life.