- Career stress
- Practical tools
- Goal oriented
About Jack
Jack Richey is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience based in Illinois. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and work-related pressure. He also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting strain, ADHD challenges, bipolar mood issues, and major life changes.
Jack uses a straightforward, compassionate style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set clear, realistic goals. He favors practical tools that can be used between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
His work draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person’s own goals and strengths. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Solution-focused ideas help clients map small, manageable steps toward concrete changes.
Over two decades in practice he has supported people facing workplace stress, communication problems, parenting concerns, and family conflict. He often helps people recover from abandonment wounds, cope with guilt and shame, and find direction when feeling empty or isolated.
Jack aims for a collaborative relationship. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals, practical strategies, and regular review of progress. Prospective clients in Illinois who speak English can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process.
How his approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals. It supports people who need a respectful space to talk through values, decisions, and emotional pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and work-related stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes finding small workable steps toward the changes a person wants and celebrates incremental progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life transitions while focusing on practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Jack commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career issues, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a direct and compassionate way, listening first and then helping clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps you can take between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy in Illinois.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.