Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard

Dr. Garrick "Keilan" Rickard is a licensed psychologist practicing in Tennessee. He brings 12 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and LGBT concerns.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with each person to figure out what fits their needs. Sessions are collaborative and respectful. He aims to listen first, then help people find practical ways to manage distress.

People come to him for help with body image, communication problems, caregiver stress, and trouble after divorce or separation. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, panic attacks, midlife transitions, and questions about life purpose. Isolation and loneliness are part of his stated focus areas as well.

Keilan emphasizes sensitivity toward diverse identities and experiences. He combines straightforward conversation with methods that target symptoms and daily challenges. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and build skills that make day-to-day life easier.

In Tennessee practice he draws on a dozen years of work with adults in a range of emotional and relational concerns. People who want to explore therapy begin by describing what matters most to them, and then they and he shape the next steps together.

Approaches that guide online work and next steps

Dr. Rickard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach emphasizes learning skills to manage symptoms of anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, grounding, and brief behavioral experiments to reduce intense reactions. Another approach targets mood and depression by helping people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, manageable activities that improve routine and mood.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest ways to proceed and adjust plans over time. The work is collaborative and focused on what matters most to the individual.

Because the original biography does not specify session formats, please confirm current online session options when scheduling. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday, sessions without travel time, or options that reduce technical bandwidth needs. Ask about formats and scheduling when you use the Start Therapy button so arrangements can match your needs.