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Herbert Stricklin, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT for thinking patterns
- Gottman relationship tools
- Narrative reframing
About Herbert
Herbert Stricklin is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 35 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Herbert also works with people facing life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
He uses straightforward, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions look at what is happening now and test small changes to see what helps. Herbert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and behavioral steps that reduce distress.
He also integrates relationship-focused tools from the Gottman Method when conversations involve partners, and narrative therapy techniques to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves. This combination lets him switch between skill-building and meaning-focused work as needed.
In a session Herbert typically clarifies a client’s main problems, sets concrete goals, and suggests exercises to try between meetings. He keeps language plain and practical so people can use what they learn right away. Progress is measured by small changes in thinking, behavior, and daily routines.
Herbert works in Illinois and offers services in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm the current session options and any scheduling details through the platform’s booking flow.
How Herbert integrates approaches for online sessions
Herbert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small habits. CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and short homework tasks that people can try between meetings to see what helps reduce anxiety or low mood.He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work, which centers on improving communication patterns and specific interaction skills. When conversations involve a partner, these tools aim to build practical ways to handle conflict and increase understanding.
Narrative Therapy is used to examine and revise the stories people tell about themselves. This approach helps when longstanding labels or past events get in the way of making new choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Herbert will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client’s goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist agree on concrete goals and steps to try between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of structured skill work and reflective conversation that translates well to remote appointments.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and mood disorders including bipolar. He also addresses addiction, trauma, anger, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured methods with plain language. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors to change and testing small, workable steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience to his work with clients.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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