- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Trauma focus
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Riskin is an Ohio LISW with 39 years of clinical practice. He works with adults who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, and related mood and trauma issues.
He begins by listening to what is making life harder right now. He looks for strengths people already use and practical ways to change patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions follow straightforward methods such as cognitive-behavioral work and skills training that help people notice triggers and try different responses.
Jeffrey draws on a mix of approaches used for trauma and emotion regulation. He uses techniques that break down problems into small steps. That can mean learning concrete skills for managing strong feelings, changing unhelpful thoughts, or practicing new ways of handling tense conversations.
He keeps sessions focused and goal-oriented. That might include short exercises, behavior experiments between sessions, and checking what helps in daily life. The work is practical and stepwise rather than abstract brainstorming.
With nearly four decades of experience, he brings a long record of working with mood disorders, obsessive patterns, grief, and substance concerns. He also supports people dealing with career stress, fatherhood questions, first responder strain, and the effects of family-of-origin problems.
People who want clear steps to manage anger, reduce reactivity, and rebuild relationships may find his direct, skills-based approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Jeffrey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on short practical exercises and behavior experiments that reduce reactivity and improve mood.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills give concrete tools for moments of high anger or overwhelm and for handling tense conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans as needed.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time that would otherwise block attendance. He frames online work around practical skill-building and steps people can use between sessions.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, addictions, trauma, and several mood and personality-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused sessions that teach skills and change patterns. Sessions emphasize concrete steps rather than lengthy interpretation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 39 years of practice as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.