- Practical coping skills
- Relationship help
- 35 years experience
About Herbert
Herbert Stricklin is a licensed counselor who focuses on men's wellbeing and everyday struggles. He offers calm, direct support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. Herbert uses clear, respectful language and aims to make sessions practical and easy to follow.
With 35 years in practice, Herbert draws on a few well-established approaches to shape conversations and goals. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He applies the Gottman Method for relationship and intimacy work, and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life stories and find new meaning.
Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. Herbert listens first, then helps set down concrete steps you can try between meetings. He prioritizes straightforward plans over jargon so progress feels tangible and manageable.
He has worked across a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions like divorce and midlife shifts. He also helps with fatherhood issues, control and jealousy, forgiveness, and questions about sexuality.
Herbert is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC, which is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.
How Herbert uses his approaches in online work
Herbert often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT offers practical exercises and short-term skills that can reduce anxiety and low mood. He also uses the Gottman Method when relationship or intimacy concerns are a focus. This approach breaks down communication patterns and teaches concrete ways to rebuild trust and improve connection. Narrative Therapy is another tool he uses to help people rewrite difficult stories and make new meaning after trauma or big life changes. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Herbert will talk with you about your goals and try methods that match what you want to change. He pays attention to what feels useful and adjusts the plan as you go, sharing simple homework and check-ins to track progress. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, please confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. It can also make it simpler to include focused relationship work or to practice communication skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and tools to an online setting to keep sessions practical and usable.Areas of expertise
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Herbert commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar. He also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma, anger, and life changes like divorce and midlife transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
He favors direct, practical conversations that lead to clear steps you can try between sessions. He listens first and then builds a plan that fits each person's situation and goals.
How much experience does he have in the field?
Herbert brings 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.