Therapist profile
Rick (Richard) Jackson, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 23282
- NPI1629520770
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Gottman informed
About Rick
Rick (Richard) Jackson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with ten years of experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, and challenges around parenting and career changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.
Rick uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed tools to help people notice patterns that cause trouble. He listens for what makes reactions escalate and then helps people try different ways of responding. That can mean learning small breathing or grounding practices, or testing new ways to speak up at work or home.
He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations. He also uses client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These methods are used together to address anger, relationship conflict, and mood issues.
Rick often supports people coping with trauma, abuse, or big life transitions. He also works with issues like ADHD, codependency, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment difficulties. The focus is on clearer communication and steadier emotional responses.
Clients can expect a practical, collaborative style. Rick helps set small goals and reviews progress each session. He encourages changes that fit into everyday life rather than dramatic overhauls.
How sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Rick commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current reactions and connection patterns. This approach helps when anger and mistrust come from past relational hurts. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts that fuel strong emotions and to practice different responses. CBT tools are useful for workplace frustration and mood shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative - goals, pacing, and techniques are adjusted based on what is actually helping.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try approaches like role-play and behavioral experiments in their real-life settings, which can speed learning and habit change.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and other anger-related patterns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Minnesota and holds the MN LICSW credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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