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Richard Goldin, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW in Illinois - CBT and DBT focus
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About Richard
Richard Goldin is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Illinois with 23 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
He came to counseling after a career in business and education and a difficult personal experience with depression when a startup failed. That experience changed how he thinks about problems and what therapy can do. He uses concrete strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
His main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with additional techniques drawn from the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He explains tools in plain language and focuses on skills people can practice between sessions.
Sessions often involve looking at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood, learning practical skills for emotion regulation, and identifying personal values to guide decisions. He also addresses addictions and impulse-related problems with methods that encourage step-by-step change.
Richard values spirituality and gratitude in life and brings that perspective into conversations about recovery and growth. He encourages people to build habits that support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing and to take measurable steps toward clearer thinking and improved daily functioning.
Using CBT and DBT techniques in online work
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and then test alternative thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on specific homework assignments and short experiments to change how a person responds to stress and mood shifts.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT provides concrete steps for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behavior. These approaches are practical and skills-based, suitable for issues like anxiety, mood problems, and addiction-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to match methods to a client's goals, needs, and preferences and may combine CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing based on progress and feedback.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow brief check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions can fit into everyday life and the practical demands of daily routine.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and a range of other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting. Sessions focus on skills practice and small experiments between meetings.
What is his background and clinical experience?
He has 23 years of experience and began his career after working in business and education, later moving into mental health and addictions counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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