Stuart Riskin , LCSW

Stuart Riskin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years in the helping profession. As an LCSW he is trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical support to individuals and families, using professional training and clinical experience to address a wide range of life challenges. His path into social work was nontraditional - he began his career in the entertainment industry before moving into social work, and that mix of experiences informs a practical, creative approach to clinical work.

Work across both public and private sectors has given him a broad skill set, a depth of knowledge, and clinical expertise aimed at supporting long-term wellness. He brings an approachable, grounded style to sessions and tends to avoid taking himself too seriously. Stuart treats each person as a colleague and regards clients as the experts on their own lives. His method is supportive, respectful, and strength-based, focusing on collaboration and the client making a conscious decision to pursue change. He emphasizes working together from a positive position to foster personal growth and lasting behavioral health. He looks forward to hearing from you soon.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Stuart Riskin

Stuart commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so that the client leads the pace of change and the therapist supports personal insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people identify and reshape emotional responses in relationships, supporting deeper connection and repair in couples or family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy and often evolves over time. Stuart works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints, allowing therapy to fit more easily into everyday life while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with licensed therapists.