- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Body image
About Garrick
Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard is a Tennessee psychologist with 12 years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues. His practice also addresses guilt and shame, body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.
He focuses on practical conversation and steady problem-solving. Sessions usually involve talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns that feed guilt or shame, and trying new ways to respond. He aims to be straightforward and respectful during sessions.
Over a dozen years he has worked with people facing life transitions such as divorce, midlife questions, and changing sexual identity. He also helps with panic symptoms, isolation, and finding clearer communication in strained relationships. That background often shows up as a mix of short-term coping tools and longer exploration of values and choices.
Dr. Rickard holds the Tennessee psychologist credential TN Psychologist 3748 and the Georgia psychologist credential GA Psychologist PSY004674. He practices from Tennessee and conducts work in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, readers are asked to use the platform buttons to view online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Dr. Rickard practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day patterns and skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes. This method helps with anxiety, panic, and negative self-evaluation by giving concrete experiments to try between sessions.Another approach centers on emotion-focused discussion and processing. It helps people name painful feelings like guilt and shame, trace where they come from, and practice new ways of responding without forcing a quick fix. That method can be useful for grief, relationship strain, and self-image concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is practical and cooperative rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use this flexibility to make regular contact more manageable while working toward clearer thinking and lessening the hold of guilt or shame.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and LGBT related concerns. He also addresses guilt and shame, body image, caregiver stress, panic, and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses practical conversation to identify patterns that keep a person stuck and then tries different ways to respond. Sessions focus on clear steps and honest reflection rather than lectures.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns. That work includes both short-term coping strategies and ongoing exploration.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Tennessee psychologist with credential TN Psychologist 3748 and a Georgia psychologist with credential GA Psychologist PSY004674. He practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and getting started work?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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