Richard Goldin, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience who focuses on helping people change the way they think about difficult events.
- License 149009159 · Illinois Expires November 2027
- NPI 1174823108 · national registry
- Experience and languages 23+ years in practice English
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About Richard
Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience who focuses on helping people change the way they think about difficult events. He uses practical talk, skills training, and clear strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive behaviors. Richard speaks plainly and works to help people regain hope and more positive feelings about their lives.
He came to counseling after a career in business and education, and a personal experience of depression when a business failed.
Background and approach
That experience shaped his belief that changing one’s perspective can alter emotional outcomes. He draws on that personal insight when he helps people notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits. Richard’s clinical approach emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
He also integrates Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing techniques to support change. Sessions typically focus on concrete skills and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, coping with life changes, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, career problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication problems, and fatherhood issues. Clients can expect a straightforward, values-centered approach that connects day-to-day choices to emotional well-being.
Richard encourages identifying personal values and building habits that support gratitude, acceptance, and more satisfying relationships.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149009159 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1174823108 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Richard names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online therapy with practical, skills-based approaches
Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems because it teaches concrete steps people can use between sessions.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT techniques help when emotions feel overwhelming or when people want better ways to manage conflict and impulses. Richard incorporates Gottman Method ideas to spot repeating relationship patterns and to build clearer communication habits when relationship concerns arise.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit goals, values, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as progress is made. That collaborative process helps keep therapy practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use face-to-face interaction for skills practice, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when a quick text-based conversation is needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Richard address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also works with concerns like ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating issues, parenting stress, and career challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and skills-driven, using clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He blends skill building with mindfulness and motivational methods to support change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience in mental health and addictions counseling, with earlier work in business and education shaping his approach.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices from 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 needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started for the first session?
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