- Years in practice
- 39
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Riskin is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 39 years of clinical experience. He focuses on parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and a wide range of mood and relationship issues. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people untangle problems and find clear next steps.
He begins by listening to what matters most to the client. Then he looks for practical ways to build on strengths and reduce what gets in the way.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to emphasize skills you can use between meetings and small changes that add up over time. Jeffrey uses well-known therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and he incorporates trauma-focused methods when trauma is a factor. He tailors tools to each person’s situation rather than following a single script.
He has worked across many kinds of concerns over nearly four decades, including problems with attention, mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and issues tied to family of origin or fatherhood. His experience also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling and support for first responders. Sessions are offered in English and Jeffrey accepts international clients.
He offers several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.
What Jeffrey works with
Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jeffrey helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jeffrey lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jeffrey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic habits.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT tools can help when strong emotions, relationship problems, or impulsive behaviors get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods based on the client’s needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT, DBT, trauma-focused work, or a mix will be most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day.
These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules and keep continuity when in-person visits aren’t an option.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and many mood and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and down-to-earth. He listens first, then suggests skills and small steps people can use between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 39 years of clinical experience and has supported people with mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, family issues, and end-of-life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he can work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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