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Herbert Stricklin

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English
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About Herbert

Herbert Stricklin brings more than three decades of clinical experience to his practice in Illinois. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood disorders including bipolar.

Background and approach

His work also addresses topics like control issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood challenges, forgiveness, jealousy, men's issues, midlife transitions, and sexual concerns. Herbert approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts conversations and treatment plans to the needs presented.

Drawing on a long career as an LCPC, he integrates evidence-based strategies to help clients navigate life changes and regain balance. Herbert emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and practical steps for change while acknowledging the courage involved in seeking help.

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Herbert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping, and the Gottman Method, which offers practical tools to strengthen relationship communication and manage conflict. He may also draw on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe personal stories and find new meanings in their experiences.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He will work with each client to explore which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work, or geographical distance would otherwise be barriers, and they allow clients to choose the format that fits their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Herbert commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar and other mood disorders, along with related topics such as control issues and midlife challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and adaptive, blending practical, evidence-informed techniques with compassionate listening to tailor a plan that fits each client's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; licensure details are IL LCPC 180-003022.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Control issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodNarrative Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English