- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Richard
Richard Goldin is an LCSW practicing in Illinois with 23 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, and other life challenges. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career struggles, and identity matters including LGBT concerns.
Richard began his career in business and education before moving into mental health and addiction counseling in midlife. That transition followed a personal experience of depression when a business failed. He credits that therapy for helping him change unhelpful thinking patterns, and that shift inspired his move into clinical work.
His primary clinical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He uses concrete tools to help people question self-defeating beliefs and practice different ways of thinking and behaving. He emphasizes identifying personal values and aligning actions with those values.
Richard also integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques to support emotional regulation and clearer thinking. He applies practical strategies for coping with grief, trauma, impulsivity, and substance-related problems. He names relationship skills and communication as important targets when those issues are present.
He describes spirituality and gratitude as central to his own outlook, and he discusses how attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual health can improve daily living. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit their needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be done in short exercises and homework between meetings. DBT teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, often through role practice and skills coaching.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Confirm current session options before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Ask about session length and any subscription details when scheduling so sessions align with everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related problems listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling, after a prior career in business and education.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; 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.