- CBT informed
- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Compassionate perspective
About Richard
Richard Heller is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. He uses a practical, client-focused approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other life challenges. He aims to meet people where they are and work alongside them to make manageable changes.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build new skills for coping. He combines this with client-centered listening to understand each person’s priorities and to set realistic goals together. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, focusing on what matters to the person in front of him.
Richard brings 20 years of counseling experience and a long background in pastoral ministry and chaplaincy to his work. That experience informs his comfort with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress. He also helps people navigate relationship problems, family issues, parenting stress, and career worries.
People come to him for a wide range of difficulties, including trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar concerns, anger, low self-esteem, eating issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also offers support for men’s issues and life purpose questions. He works to create a respectful, compassionate space for talking through hard topics.
To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify goals, and adapts sessions to the individual’s needs. This approach is useful for people dealing with grief, role changes, or feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood swings or anger.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or use high bandwidth. Reach out through the Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, bipolar issues, eating difficulties, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is practical and client-centered with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying patterns, and building skills for everyday life.
What background does the therapist bring?
He has 20 years of counseling experience plus decades in pastoral ministry and chaplaincy work, which informs his work with grief, hospice concerns, and caregiver stress.
Where is the therapist located and what are credentials?
He is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.