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

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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?

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