Richard Jenkins, LPCC

Richard Jenkins is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He has 10 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. He also offers support to LGBT clients and to people who face discrimination or identity-related struggles.

Richard uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He helps clients build coping strategies and stronger day-to-day routines.

People who come to him often want help with relationship communication, managing guilt or shame, navigating separation or divorce, or concerns tied to aging and caregiving. He also works with issues such as substance use, body image, and challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome. He describes his work as welcoming and nonjudgmental.

Richard pays attention to each person’s background and identity. He aims to create a space where clients can explore self-acceptance, repair harm from past experiences, and grow confidence. He explains ideas in plain language and keeps sessions focused on what a client wants to change.

For people supporting a loved one, Richard lists caregiver issues and stress among his focus areas and can help talk through the practical and emotional strain of caregiving. To begin, confirm current session options and scheduling when you select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Approaches that guide online care

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach is skill-focused work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and depression, helping people manage day-to-day symptoms and interrupt negative thought patterns. Another approach emphasizes communication and behavioral shifts to improve relationships and daily routines, useful for caregiving stress, commitment concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since no specific formats were listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep momentum between major life events and to make regular support more practical for caregivers and people managing busy lives.