dr. Gary 'skip' Ritter
30+ years experience

Dr.Gary 'skip' Ritter

Counselor

·PhD, LPCC, LADAC, MAC, NCC
30+ years experience
Rio Rancho, NM, United States
Accepting clients

About

Dr. Gary "Skip" Ritter says he feels a connection when helping others develop insight to make positive changes in their lives. Skip believes that thoughts and feelings are the impetus that drive human behavior. His approach then to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In creating a paradigm shift from negative thoughts and feelings to increased positive thoughts and feelings, maladaptive behaviors often dissipate. Skip also believes that traumatic experiences exacerbate the lives of many of his clients and therefore, utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Preferred Clinical Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-education and others. The decision to engage in therapy can be difficult, however, you don't have to suffer alone. Please take the next step and call my office NOW! You're strength and resilience lies within you! Credentials & Experience: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma Certification (CCTP-II)

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionADHDAlcohol Use
Anger ManagementAnxietyBipolar DisorderBorderline PersonalityCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDual DiagnosisMen's IssuesNarcissistic PersonalityPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesSexual AbuseSpiritualityStressSubstance UseTrauma and PTSDImpulse Control DisordersMood DisordersThinking Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
EMDR
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Person-Centered
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Reality Therapy
Supervision Services
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Psychoanalytic

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

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Licensed · PhD, LPCC, LADAC, MAC, NCC

Gary 'skip' Ritter · Verified November 2025

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Walden University, Masters of Science - Psychology in , Graduated 2015

Additional Credentials

Membership from National Association of Forensic Counselors

2012

Membership from University of Cincinnati

2012

Insurance & Policies

Does not accept insurance

Payment Methods

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Location

Dayspring Counseling & Wellness, LLC

1400 Barbara Loop SE, Suite G

Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available for in-person sessions

1400 Barbara Loop SE, Suite G

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Does not accept insurance

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