Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard, TN Psychologist 3748, GA Psychologist PSY004674

Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard is a licensed psychologist who focuses on easing stress and anxiety. He brings a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are. He works collaboratively and keeps sessions focused on practical steps clients can use day to day.

Keilan has 12 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also helps with LGBTQ issues, body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety. His work includes addressing panic attacks, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.

In sessions he listens first, then helps people identify clear, manageable goals. He uses evidence-based techniques to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills. Keilan emphasizes straightforward strategies that you can try between meetings.

People often come to him when they are dealing with guilt, shame, or the fallout from a separation. He also supports those wanting to improve communication or reconnect with themselves through self-love and sexual identity work. His approach mixes problem-solving with emotional support.

Keilan holds psychology credentials in Tennessee and Georgia. He describes his role as collaborative - he and the person seeking help decide together what to work on and how to get there. Sessions are conducted in English and follow local licensing rules.

Approaches that help with stress and anxiety

Keilan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and to address related concerns like panic, grief, and relationship strain. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage symptoms day to day. This involves learning simple tools to interrupt anxiety cycles and practicing them between sessions.

Another approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that make stress feel bigger. This work helps people notice thoughts that increase worry and then test more balanced ways of thinking. Both approaches aim to offer concrete steps rather than only talk about feelings.

Finding the right method is a shared process. He will work together with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. That mix can change over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and session length.