- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Jack
Jack Richey is an LCSW in Illinois with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and the particular strains that come with blended family issues.
He focuses on everyday problems like low self-esteem, trouble communicating, feelings of isolation, and coping with life changes. Sessions tend to be straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what is getting in the way of practical next steps. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, intimacy issues, and career pressures.
Jack uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person's goals. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behavior patterns. Solution-focused ideas help set brief, concrete steps when clients want quicker changes.
In sessions he aims to be direct and respectful. He helps people name patterns that repeat across relationships and family systems. He also talks through ways to rebuild routines and roles in households where partners and children are merging lives.
His background includes two decades of practice in Illinois, working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions. People considering therapy are encouraged to think about the practical changes they want and to bring those goals to the first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experiences. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps the client decide which problems to tackle first. This approach helps when someone needs respect for their own goals and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses exercises and small experiments to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. CBT is often useful for depression, anxiety, and for people who want concrete tools to try between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and immediate steps. It helps people identify what will look different when things are better and then breaks that into doable actions. This can be helpful for specific problems like communication habits or role changes in a blended household.
Choosing an approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and focused on real-life changes.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, enable shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone avoid being on camera if they prefer. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to keep the work connected to daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns including blended family issues and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, direct approach that focuses on current problems and actionable steps, drawing on client-centered, CBT, and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal problems.
Is he credentialed and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.