- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Richard
Richard Goldin is an Illinois-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience. He focuses on practical, evidence-informed approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Parents reading this will find a calm, straightforward style and clear tools they can use between sessions.
He emphasizes cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift self-defeating thoughts. He also uses dialectical behavior skills to help people tolerate distress and regulate emotions.
Background and approach
These approaches are presented in plain language and broken into small, doable steps. Richard draws on years of work in mental health and addictions counseling. He began his career in business and education before shifting into counseling, and that background shapes a problem-solving, goal-oriented way of working.
He often frames therapy around personal values and everyday actions that support them. Sessions typically focus on concrete strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and parenting concerns. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life transitions.
The aim is to build skills parents can use at home and in daily life. Mindful practices and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to boost motivation and attention to the present moment. He welcomes conversations about sexuality, kink, aging, and family of origin concerns without assuming a single path forward.
Richard speaks English and works with clients across Illinois and beyond. He keeps session plans simple, practical, and focused on measurable progress over time.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-based approaches for online parenting support
Richard often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can improve mood and daily functioning.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful when strong emotions get in the way of parenting, relationships, or recovery from addiction.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about concerns, goals, and what feels doable. Together they decide whether CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, or motivational techniques best fit the situation and then adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for longer skill-building and step-by-step coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can serve as brief check-ins or between-session support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep practicing tools between meetings.
Questions people ask about Richard
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and self-esteem challenges, among others.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches grounded in cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods and focuses on short, actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in mental health and addictions counseling and draws on a background in business and education.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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