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

Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard is a licensed psychologist based in Tennessee with 12 years of professional experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and depression. He holds state psychologist licenses in Tennessee (TN Psychologist 3748) and Georgia (GA Psychologist PSY004674), with those numbers serving as his official state license registrations. He works with clients across a range of concerns including LGBT issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness and isolation, life purpose and midlife transitions, panic disorder, self-love, sexuality, and social anxiety.

Dr. Rickard approaches care with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, emphasizing collaboration so that each person's treatment fits their specific needs and goals. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build practical skills, process difficult emotions, and improve interpersonal functioning. Whether addressing acute anxiety, processing loss, or navigating relationship shifts, he aims to create a supportive environment that acknowledges each client's identity and life experience while working toward meaningful change.

His practice centers on clear communication and joint problem-solving so that treatment plans reflect the client's priorities and move at a pace that feels constructive and manageable.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building for managing stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving strategies that help reduce immediate distress and improve daily functioning. He also offers grief- and relationship-focused approaches that support processing loss, improving communication, and resolving interpersonal conflicts to restore connection and clarity in relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Dr. Rickard collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the client’s changing priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, supporting consistency in treatment and the ability to use therapy when it fits a client’s life.