Richard Banton, LCSW
Guiding clients toward practical mental wellness
- 25 years experience
- LCSW licensed clinician
- Video and text sessions
About Richard Banton
Richard Banton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of professional experience who approaches therapy from a mental wellness perspective rather than a pathology-focused model. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence issues, depression, and a range of other life challenges. Richard emphasizes the possibility of recovery and growth, and he invites clients who prefer not to view themselves as broken or defective to explore alternative ways of understanding their experience.
His work helps people recognize how moment-to-moment experience is shaped by three universal concepts he names - mind, consciousness, and thought - and how awareness of those processes can reduce self-created suffering. As clients begin to see the ways they contribute to their own painful patterns, they often experience a meaningful shift in perspective that can lead to greater calm, contentment, and personal empowerment. Richard frames this change as practical and accessible rather than mystical or dismissive of real pain.
Richard holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed to practice in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Connecticut. He offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach that centers on helping people move forward with clearer confidence and renewed hope.
His work helps people recognize how moment-to-moment experience is shaped by three universal concepts he names - mind, consciousness, and thought - and how awareness of those processes can reduce self-created suffering. As clients begin to see the ways they contribute to their own painful patterns, they often experience a meaningful shift in perspective that can lead to greater calm, contentment, and personal empowerment. Richard frames this change as practical and accessible rather than mystical or dismissive of real pain.
Richard holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed to practice in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Connecticut. He offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach that centers on helping people move forward with clearer confidence and renewed hope.
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 in clinical practice.
Is Richard Banton a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He holds NH LCSW 3109 and NM LCSW C-11434, and is also licensed in Nevada and Connecticut.
In which languages does Richard Banton provide therapy?
Richard provides therapy in English.
Where is Richard Banton located?
Richard is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Richard Banton as my therapist?
You can work with Richard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Richard Banton work with international clients?
Yes, Richard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Richard Banton cost?
Costs 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Richard integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his online work, helping clients clarify personal values and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on living a values-driven life rather than trying to eliminate all unwanted thoughts.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of treatment. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and explore relationship or identity concerns at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Richard works with clients and with input from licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Richard is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, varied access needs, and different communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, work, or while traveling, and they allow therapy to fit into everyday life in practical ways.