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Richard Banton, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Richard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Richard. View 4 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Hampshire, Nevada, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Richard cares, and has good experience and insight. He's intellectually and emotionally present during our meetings. Excellent therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Richard is an amazing person. He looks at therapy through a different lens compared to traditional mental health therapy or counseling. I felt very comfortable expressing myself with Richard. The way he presents how our thoughts can cause our precivied issues and feelings to be very eye opening and incredibly helpful. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a non traditional approach to mental health.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Richard

  • 25 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Connecticut with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression and other life issues. I operate from a mental wellness perspective as opposed to a mental illness perspective. This means that you, the client must be seeking mental wellness and believe that it is possible. If you have been told that you are damaged, broken, or defective and you prefer not to view yourself that way I can help. I teach clients how they are creating their moment to moment experience using three universal concepts of mind, consciousness, and thought. When clients are able to realize how they are creating their painful experience of life, they become able to stop doing that. They experience a dramatic paradigm shift that empowers them to be happier, more content and peaceful than they ever imagined possible.

*** This is not to deny that you are currently having or have had very painful experiences. It is an invitation see something new that can empower you to move forward with a calm and clear confidence.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Richard Banton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184165722.

  • LCSW · New Hampshire · 3109 · Expires December 2025
  • LCSW · Nevada · 11330-C · Expires May 2025
  • LCSW · New Mexico · C-11434 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Richard Banton

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

4 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Amazing Comfortable Excellent Great Helpful

Richard cares, and has good experience and insight. He's intellectually and emotionally present during our meetings. Excellent therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Richard is an amazing person. He looks at therapy through a different lens compared to traditional mental health therapy or counseling. I felt very comfortable expressing myself with Richard. The way he presents how our thoughts can cause our precivied issues and feelings to be very eye opening and incredibly helpful. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a non traditional approach to mental health.

Reviewed May 2024

Richard truly provides a top-flight level of mental health care. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed January 2024

Richard is very compassionate and responsive. He recommended some great resources.

Reviewed January 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Richard Banton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Richard Banton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Richard Banton speak?

Richard Banton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Richard Banton have?

Richard Banton has 25 years of experience.

Where is Richard Banton licensed to practice?

Richard Banton is licensed to practice in New Hampshire, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Does Richard Banton accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Richard Banton accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Richard Banton offer?

Richard Banton offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Richard Banton?

Richard Banton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Richard Banton?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.