- Anger management
- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
About Jack
Jack Richey is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and anger. He also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, career pressures, ADHD, and life transitions.
Jack uses straightforward conversation to help people recognize patterns that keep them stuck. He listens for what matters most and then helps clients try small, practical changes. Sessions focus on real-life situations like workplace frustration, building better communication, and handling resentment that builds over time.
His work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Solution-focused ideas are used when a short-term plan or clear steps will help move things forward.
Jack has spent two decades helping adults face issues such as self-esteem problems, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and midlife change. He pays attention to family of origin concerns, fatherhood issues, and blended family challenges when those come up in sessions. He also supports people working through forgiveness, guilt, and impulsivity.
People meet with him to talk through specific situations and practice new responses to anger and frustration. Sessions aim to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and make everyday life more manageable. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site's online options.
How his methods adapt to online work
Jack uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means listening and following the client's priorities so sessions focus on what feels most pressing. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce reactivity and mood symptoms. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on concrete next steps and short-term goals to get quick, practical results.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jack will collaborate with each person to decide which method or mix of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can shift as issues change over time, so the plan is revisited during treatment.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Discussing real incidents, practicing new responses, and setting doable steps all translate to remote sessions, and the therapist will work with the client to make sessions practical and focused on daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Jack works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related areas listed on his profile.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to address immediate problems and long-term patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Jack brings 20 years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.