- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jack
Jack Richey is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. He works with individuals facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, career decisions, ADHD, and life transitions. His tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents who need clear steps and steady support.
Jack uses a conversational, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people identify small changes they can try right away.
Background and approach
He often focuses on real-life problems like communication breakdowns, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and caregiver stress. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and easy to follow. He draws on client-centered methods to build a trusting space where a person’s experience comes first.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set concrete, short-term goals and track progress. Over two decades in practice, Jack has worked with a wide range of adult concerns, including bipolar symptoms, impulsivity, and chronic feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He also addresses parenting-related worries and issues that arise from family of origin patterns. People who choose him can expect clear suggestions, practical exercises, and regular check-ins on what’s working. His approach balances compassion with straightforward coaching so parents can make steady changes without getting overwhelmed.
What Jack works with
Everything Jack lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jack helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jack lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online parenting support
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first and focuses on listening, empathy, and understanding. It helps when a parent wants a space to be heard and to sort through feelings about family dynamics and parenting decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and for changing patterns that get in the way of daily life or parenting routines.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, actionable goals. It helps people identify clear steps to try between sessions and track what gets better quickly.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. Decisions about techniques are made together, based on what feels useful and practical.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit support into busy parenting schedules and varied daily routines.
Questions people ask about Jack
What concerns does Jack commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Jack uses a straightforward, conversational approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Jack has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, interpersonal, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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