Jack Richey, LCSW

Jack Richey is an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience in Illinois. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting strains. He also supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

Jack uses a direct but compassionate style in sessions. He focuses on listening first, then honing in on practical steps clients can try between meetings. He encourages clear communication and helps people name what they want to change. Sessions are geared toward real-life problems and doable strategies.

In his work he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused planning. That means clients get space to tell their story, help to spot thinking patterns that cause upset, and short-term goals to try in daily life. He often frames progress as small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.

Jack has particular experience with issues like abandonment, blended family tensions, caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, and separation or divorce matters. He also supports people dealing with shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. His work aims to increase emotional awareness and better coping skills.

People who contact him will find a pragmatic approach that still values empathy. The focus is on understanding what matters to the client and building tools that fit their routine. Jack encourages collaboration so clients can shape the pace and focus of their work together.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and space to describe feelings and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and make sense of emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions, and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Clients often leave sessions with practical experiments to try during the week.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small changes that move a person forward. Sessions often map where the client wants to be and then identify the next concrete step. This can be helpful for career decisions, parenting strategies, and quick shifts in daily routines.

Finding the right mix is a shared process. Jack works with clients to choose which methods to use based on their needs, goals, and what feels doable. He adjusts the plan over time so work stays relevant and manageable.

For session logistics, confirm the available formats before booking since session types are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while keeping progress steady.