Richard Banton , LCSW

Richard Banton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience and active licensure in Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Connecticut. He approaches therapy from a mental wellness perspective rather than a mental illness framework, working with people who want to build wellbeing and believe that change is possible. His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and other life challenges.

Richard teaches clients to recognize how moment-to-moment experience is shaped by three universal concepts - mind, consciousness, and thought. By learning how these processes contribute to painful patterns, clients can interrupt those cycles and often experience a dramatic paradigm shift that opens the way to greater contentment, calm, and resilience. This approach does not deny that painful or traumatic experiences have occurred; rather it offers a different perspective that can help people move forward with clearer confidence and practical tools for everyday life.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder if therapy delivered remotely can truly help. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating major life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that fits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide care in these formats, and clients have the option to switch therapists at any time if they would prefer a different fit.