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Jeffrey Riskin

Compassionate, experienced clinician guiding practical change

LISW Ohio

Experience
39 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Riskin is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 39 years of clinical experience who helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

He frames emotional distress as an understandable covering over an underlying wellness, and he works with clients to uncover strengths and practical paths forward. His background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused techniques, which he blends to match each person's situation.

Riskin emphasizes collaborative assessment, taking time early in the process to learn about a client's resources and struggles so he can outline clear, achievable steps. He uses evidence-informed methods to support coping with life changes, improve self-esteem, manage anger, and address complex issues such as obsessive-compulsive symptoms, dissociation, personality and mood disorders, and grief related to end-of-life concerns.

Based in Ohio, he offers services in English and accepts international clients, drawing on decades of practice to provide steady clinical guidance and skills-based strategies.

Online approaches for practical skills and trauma work

Jeffrey Riskin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive strategies; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, OCD patterns, and many daily stressors. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that support people struggling with intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he collaborates with clients to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a treatment plan that may combine skill-building, trauma-focused interventions, and short-term problem solving as appropriate.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for people who prefer different modes of connection. These options make consistent work on goals easier to maintain across distances and varied life demands, while allowing therapists to adapt exercises and skills practice to the way each client engages.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and relationship and family problems.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He favors collaborative, skills-focused work that blends cognitive behavioral approaches with DBT and trauma-informed techniques to help clients build coping strategies and change patterns.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 39 years of clinical experience to his work, offering a long-standing professional perspective on a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LISW credential with Ohio licence listing OH LISW I.0005349-SUPV and practices from Ohio.
Does he speak other languages or accept international clients?
He provides services in English and does accept international clients as part of his practice.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English