Rick (Richard) Jackson

Insightful CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Rick

Rick (Richard) Jackson is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people rethink unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.

Background and approach

He blends that work with attachment-based and client-centered principles to attend to relational dynamics and the lived experience of clients, offering both direct strategies and open, collaborative exploration.

With ten years of practice in Minnesota, he addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family issues, career transitions, and ADHD. His practice also attends to areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and anger-related difficulties.

Jackson aims to create a supportive atmosphere where people can increase self-understanding, strengthen emotional regulation, and repair or improve connection patterns. He works with clients to set practical goals, develop skills for coping with life changes, and cultivate healthier interpersonal habits while respecting each individual’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rick integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based perspectives into online work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress and emotional distress and teaches practical techniques for changing those patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior, helping clients address intimacy, communication problems, and attachment concerns by exploring relational dynamics and building more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, assess needs, and try methods that fit personal preferences and the issues at hand, making adjustments over time to find the most helpful path forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family challenges, career matters, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered methods, offering practical skill-building alongside attention to relational patterns and personal meaning.

What is the therapist's professional background?

Rick has ten years of clinical experience working with a broad set of emotional and interpersonal concerns and has developed a practice focused on coping skills and relational repair.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

He is licensed in Minnesota with the credential MN LICSW 23282 and practices from that state.

In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English, and he is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs 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 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 issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English