Rick (Richard) Jackson, LICSW

Minnesota · 10 years in practice

Rick (Richard) Jackson is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people sort through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions.

License and registration

LICSW, Minnesota: 23282 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1629520770 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Rick

Rick (Richard) Jackson is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people sort through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and life transitions. He brings a calm, practical presence to sessions and focuses on what matters most to each person. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.

That can include talking through how relationships shape day-to-day life, looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, and exploring questions of meaning and purpose.

Background and approach

Sessions are intended to be collaborative and grounded in real problems people face. Rick has ten years of experience working with concerns such as parenting strain, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and problems with intimacy. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and the fallout of separation or divorce.

In practical terms he focuses on helping clients improve communication, manage anger, rebuild self-esteem, and cope with career stress. He blends client-centered listening with tools to change behavior and stronger relationship skills. The goal is to leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings.

Rick works from Minnesota as a licensed clinician. He offers several ways to meet, so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs. He aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can tackle tough problems and build lasting skills.

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 therapeutic approaches translate online

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and purpose in everyday life. Online sessions can help people talk about feeling empty, stuck, or unsure of direction and consider new ways to live that match their values.

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape trust and closeness. In virtual sessions this approach helps people notice patterns in relationships, practice new ways of connecting, and reduce anxiety around intimacy.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard. That foundation supports exploration of thoughts, emotions, and practical changes across formats like video or messaging.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people work face to face from different places. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or fit support into a work break. These options increase flexibility and help therapy fit real schedules and needs.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as attachment problems and communication difficulties.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-focused work, plus existential questions about meaning and values when relevant.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working with individuals on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LICSW, and practices from Minnesota.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

How can sessions be conducted?

Sessions may be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

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?

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