Jack Richey , LCSW

Jack Richey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of clinical experience. He offers focused support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas of attention include abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, family of origin difficulties, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

Jack combines a compassionate, client-centered stance with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to help clients create clearer patterns and achievable steps forward. He has particular experience working with older adults and men, and he provides a therapeutic style that may resonate with those seeking a conservative perspective. Whether addressing workplace stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, midlife transitions, or family-related concerns, Jack emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration while guiding clients toward greater emotional balance and renewed purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jack blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to support clients in remote sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people explore values, self-esteem, life purpose, and feelings of isolation while feeling understood by their therapist. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and stress-related challenges. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on setting practical, achievable goals and using small, forward-looking steps to address transitions, relationship issues, and day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jack works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may blend elements from different methods to create a personalized plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy with Jack offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier for clients to stay consistent with care, access therapists from their own communities, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.