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Jeffrey Riskin, LISW

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Riskin is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 39 years of clinical experience. He focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and a variety of mood and personality-related challenges.

Background and approach

His work also addresses parenting and fatherhood topics, compassion fatigue, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and problems tied to isolation, guilt, and shame. Riskin’s style emphasizes identifying strengths and clarifying obstacles so clients can move toward greater wellbeing.

He draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with trauma-focused practices, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. He aims to help clients notice the practical steps that reduce distress, improve coping, and strengthen day-to-day functioning.

Clients who choose him can expect a collaborative process that begins with understanding current struggles and resources, followed by a clearer plan for change. He accepts English-language sessions, works with international clients, and offers a range of online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jeffrey Riskin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more constructive behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with focus and routines. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs change so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow continuity of care across locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and access support when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, and a variety of mood and personality concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach to treatment?
The approach is collaborative and strength-focused, aiming to identify obstacles and build practical skills using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT alongside trauma-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 39 years of practice experience to his work, drawing on a long career helping people manage mood, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this professional?
He holds the LISW credential with licence detail OH LISW I.0005349-SUPV and is based in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions for international clients or in other languages?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
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 therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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

What Jeffrey can help with

Jeffrey Riskin works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

How Jeffrey approaches therapy

Jeffrey's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jeffrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio.