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My name is Jack Richey. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Interpersonal Communication and Change from the University of Iowa.
I founded and directed an outpatient mental health clinic. I have worked on an inpatient behavioral healthcare unit. I had a private mental health counseling practice. I retired in August of 2021 after thirteen years of providing out patient mental health counseling services in a psychiatric wing of a local clinic under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist.
I've worked with individuals, couples, and families who have had to address a variety of issues. These have included employment difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, family and relationship issues, self-esteem, divorce recovery, and parenting problems.
My counseling style combines Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Solution focused approaches. I do not have a “cookie cutter” or “one size fits all” approach. Each person is unique with specific needs. I try meet clients "where they are".
I believe we can all grow through challenging experiences by increasing self-awareness. Sometimes another person who isn't directly involved can offer a new perspective. Having additional support can guide people through a difficult situation when they feel stuck.
People all want to be able to share their personal experiences, be accepted, and feel understood. I believe it's very important to be open-minded and non-judgmental when people share their personal stories or experiences.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. Your life and your goals are important. If you are ready to take that step toward change, I am here to support, encourage, and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jack Richey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sessions with Jack are extremely helpful. He is a wonderful listener. And he has offered great advice and support in working through issues that have been concerning for my season. He has many tools to offer and it’s been very helpful so far.
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Jack is great because he's not afraid to give it to you straight. If you're wrong he will tell you- if you're right he will tell you.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Jack gives great insight into what I express. Very supportive on my ideas and has showed me perspectives that have allowed me to interpret my thoughts in a healthier way for myself.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’m happy to have you as my therapist
Thanks
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jack is exceptional, very attentive, empathetic, personable, kind, caring, straightforward, lively, and most of all wise. He is phenomenal at allowing me to find the solution to the issues I bring to him by asking very choice questions that causes me to take a step back and think for myself. Jack has helped me in so many ways words really can’t express his impact he has had on my life!! Thanks Jack!!
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Jack is very professional & understanding
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Being a practical thinker, and visual learner, Jack was able to give me amazing worksheets and tools for my mental toolbox to cope with my Depression.
He was always responsive to my messages and I could feel a genuine interest in my mental well being in every interaction. I used to be a person who never considered going to therapy until my situation became serious, but I'm glad for an amazing therapist and an online environment as it gave me the freedom to look back at the conversations and notes Jack and I took.
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jack is a Wonderful God fearing Therapist who I now consider a friend. Our ability to relate and the space is feel I have to share unbiased thoughts and ideas I do not feel comfortable with others helps me see a potential, and meet goals. I feel comfortable with Jack. He helps me to allow God to direct my path and it awakens me who I am and purpose.
Happy New Year Jack
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jack is kind, thoughtful, funny, and never judges. He is an incredible listener and is fully engaged. He knows when to step in with just a suggestion, or when to share an example from his own journey. I came to Jack with a long list of therapy goals and my life is so different today than just a few months ago. If you match with Jack, count your blessings.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Great Therapist
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jack has been a great and reliable therapist for the four sessions I had him for. I would highly recommend him to anyone who hasn’t done therapy.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jack is a great person, and the most caring and positive counselor I have ever worked with. When I began seeing him two months ago, I was in a deep, dark hole of anxiety and depression. His encouragement and practical advice helped me climb out of that, and I am now on a path to enjoying life again.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Jack is awesome. He supports what I say with helpful insights. He is humorous at times, which I find comforting. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jack is a great listener and supporter. In 3 sessions he’s helped me work through some tough issues and I have felt those things ‘lift’ from me. Can’t thank him enough
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and relationship issues
Excellent therapist
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have absolutely loved my sessions with Jack. It’s his calmness and understanding, but most importantly his religious approach to the sessions that made me open up. I loved that he sometimes shares elements of his life experiences that I could relate to and gain some insight from. It’s definitely helped seeing things from a different perspective. He has a beautiful aura and I saw that in our first session. I am so thankful for his help!
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I appreciate Jack. He truly cares!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack really cares and helps work out problems. I feel that I can be very honest to him and he supports me. He feels like a friend vs a therapist.
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and relationship issues
He’s a good therapist
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jack is an extraordinary person, he goes above and beyond to make sure you understand and gives you ways on how to deal with what you are personally dealing with. His faith and knowledge is very encouraging .
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack is an incredible listener and I really appreciate his warm mannerisms and practical advice.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jack is Great!! Highly Recommend
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
When I finally took the step to reach out for help with my mental health, Jack was there to help me take things one step at a time. In just the first few sessions, I've learned a lot and have felt supported. I'm impressed with Betterhelp and my therapist match so far.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very understanding and easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Jack is great guy and an even better therapist. He is patient and understanding. He truly understands people with anxiety and depression. He has taught me that I am important and how to create new pathways in my thinking to help me become a better person! Thank You Jack!
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Jack is an experienced therapist who brings a sense of humor along with his interpretations and insights He is comfortable with confrontation when needed and there for validation and support
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Jack is able to balance listening and providing guidance. He is able to adapt to my way of problem-solving.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Effective. Understanding.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Felt instantly better after speaking with him, even my family noticed i was different after our first session. Looking forward to more sessions
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Great great man. He Loves and follows Jesus Christ. He is very practical and helpful when situations get difficult. I would recommend him to anyone who needs metal help of any kind. He is also a good friend as well as counselor.
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack has been such a great help to me. He listens and understands, but he goes beyond that by helping you set up a plan of action and helping you create goals to better yourself. He is compassionate and knowledgeable. Therapy/counseling was new to me and Jack made it not intimidating, and really encouraged me to open up and dive deep into my life and the things I was dealing with. I can't speak highly enough about Jack
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have found Jack to be a very empathetic and effective counselor. He totally understands my concerns and provides helpful perspectives and insights to my situation. I am very thankful to have him as a therapist and would recommend him and BetterHelp in general for their counseling services.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jack is a great counselor with amazing recommendations. He a great listener and offers expert advice with personal experiences. 10/10 recommend his services.
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jack is great...the number of times I'm asked for feedback from Better Help is not. If someone is not doing their job, trust me they will let you know about it. People don't want their therapy to feel and operate like a Best Buy or a customer service survey after a lengthy call to AT&T might. And if they do, they are wrong.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Overall Great counselor
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I like working with Jack! Jack is highly responsive, active listener, easy to talk to, has good and healthy humor, gives suggestions on books to read as well as worksheets also updates me on current Groupinar sessions. I just started my journey with Jack and I look forward to more great sessions in the future!
Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jack is a good person and a fantastic counselor.
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I would like to thank Jack for reaching out and making me feel as though
I matter .
He is kind, encouraging and empowering . I have been learning new skills.
He is optimistic in helping me move forward in my life journey.
I am Thankful and would highly recommend him as a counselor.
Linda A.
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Very kind, counselor. Jack is very versatile and engaging.
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
An excellent and compassionate therapist
Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Great person and counselor to discuss your life with. Easy going, thought provoking and overall a good time I've had discussing topics with him.
Written on Sep 30, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Jack is the greatest! It’s an open and honest environment. He doesn’t tell you how to feel but he provides the tools to help you explore it.
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Jack's a great guy, very down to earth and approachable. He's been more honest and candid than any other counselor I've talked to.
Written on Sep 06, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Jack was extremely helpful to my wife and me as we learn how to deal with an aging parent with health issues. Jack was able to draw from his expertise and personal experiences to provide us valuable guidance and perspective. He is a very effective listener and communicator.
Written on Aug 16, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
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