Rick (Richard) Jackson, LICSW
Therapist in Minnesota
Rick (Richard) Jackson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota.
- Licensed inMinnesota
- License23282
- NPI 1629520770
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Rick
Rick (Richard) Jackson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles in straightforward, practical ways. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior.
That helps when people feel stuck in patterns of avoidance, fear of abandonment, or trouble forming close bonds. He also draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Rick has ten years of experience working with adults who face life transitions, workplace strain, grief, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem. He pays attention to how everyday routines and thoughts affect mood and relationships. Sessions often focus on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
In the room he aims to be collaborative and non-judgmental. He listens for habits of thinking and interacting, and then helps people try different responses. That may include practicing new communication skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or experimenting with safer ways of reaching out to others.
People who come to him can expect a practical, steady approach that blends reflection with action. He offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging so therapy can fit into a busy schedule. International clients can also work with him in English.
Credentials
- LICSW (Minnesota)
- License 23282 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1629520770 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rick names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical methods work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships shape feelings, trust, and closeness. Online work can help people notice recurring patterns in bonds and try new ways of connecting in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to shift mood and reactions, which translates well to brief exercises and homework between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help clarify what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, processing thoughts in writing, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of working until the best fit is found.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Rick help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem, anger, career changes, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, mixing attachment-based perspectives with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns in relationships and thought.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Rick has ten years of experience working as a clinician with adults on concerns like attachment issues, workplace stress, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN LICSW - practicing from Minnesota.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients who can work in that language.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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