- Focus on values
- Evidence-informed methods
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Richard
Richard Goldin is a clinical social worker who focuses on helping people change the thinking that holds them back. He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and problems related to addiction and relationships. He brings 23 years of experience to sessions and draws on his own life changes to inform a hopeful, down-to-earth approach.
He began his career in business and education and moved into mental health after a personal experience with depression. That shift shaped how he works - noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new ideas, and building habits that lead to better moods. He emphasizes values, gratitude, and simple skills people can use between sessions.
Sessions typically focus on concrete goals such as managing anger, coping with life changes, improving communication, or addressing compulsive behavior. He also addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, intimacy, parenting, eating and food-related problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, and trauma. The work blends problem-solving with strategies to reduce impulsivity and isolation.
Richard uses approaches like cognitive and dialectical behavior methods along with mindfulness and motivational techniques. He often helps people identify values and develop small, sustainable changes that add up over time. His style aims to be practical and hopeful, with an emphasis on everyday steps toward feeling better.
He practices in Illinois and offers services in English. Prospective clients who wish to start therapy complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the site's process.
How chosen approaches translate to online work
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people with impulsivity, anger, or intense emotions. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to help clients build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients can expect conversations about what matters to them and concrete skill practice tailored to their needs.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises between meetings to reinforce new skills.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns can be addressed?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and related struggles.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is practical and skills-based, combining cognitive and dialectical behavior work with mindfulness and motivational techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling, drawing on prior work in business and education as part of his background.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.