Profile / United States
Jack Richey, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- Client-centered approach
- Solution-focused tasks
About Jack
Jack Richey, LCSW, has 20 years of clinical experience in Illinois. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes. He also helps with trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, parenting strains, career decisions, ADHD, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Richey uses straightforward talk and practical steps. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and building clearer routines. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep work concrete and actionable.
Clients can expect short, goal-focused conversations that move from identifying patterns to trying new behaviors. He asks specific questions, sets small experiments between sessions, and reviews progress in a measurable way. The emphasis is on what people can try next rather than long explanations about the past.
His background includes two decades of clinical work across a range of settings in Illinois. That experience is used to help people sort options and make plans when life feels overwhelming or stalled. Richey notes practical steps for common problems like communication breakdowns, parenting stress, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness.
He keeps sessions concrete and readable for people who need direct guidance. The work is aimed at clearer thinking, fewer unhelpful reactions, and better day-to-day functioning. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jack combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods so online sessions stay practical. CBT is about spotting patterns in thoughts and actions and then testing small behavioral experiments to see what changes. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. Solution-focused therapy aims for brief, forward-looking steps that build momentum and usable skills.Finding the right mix is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration includes reviewing what has helped before, trying a method for a few sessions, and adjusting if needed.
If you plan to use online options, confirm what formats he currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can keep appointments around work or family commitments. Therapists can also use screen-shared worksheets or brief recorded exercises to support practice between sessions, depending on the session format available.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, set small experiments, and measure progress through practical steps between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal problems in Illinois.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
Jack Richey holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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