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Richard Heller

Compassionate CBT-informed counseling

LCPC Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Richard

Richard Heller is a licensed clinical professional counselor who centers his work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients address persistent patterns of thought and behavior.

Background and approach

With an emphasis on collaboration, he focuses on identifying practical strategies that align with each person’s goals and circumstances, bringing two decades of clinical experience to commonly encountered concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

He combines CBT with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning to tailor short- and longer-term approaches for issues like coping with life changes, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. His practice also attends to complex life situations including caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and family of origin dynamics.

Licensed in Illinois as an LCPC, he offers multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate working relationship that aims to help them navigate difficult transitions and build practical skills for daily life.

Online therapy using evidence-informed approaches



Richard Heller draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping challenges. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and putting the client's priorities at the center of the work to foster self-understanding and emotional support.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He partners with clients to clarify goals, discuss what methods feel most comfortable, and adapt techniques over time so the plan reflects the person’s needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, accommodate mobility or travel constraints, and allow people to choose the format that best supports their engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family problems, and concerns such as anger, self-esteem, parenting, career, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a CBT foundation alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods, emphasizing practical strategies, collaborative goal setting, and respectful listening.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.005419.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English