Richard Goldin, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 23 years in practice

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker who centers his practice on helping people change the thoughts that hold them back.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149009159 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1174823108 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Richard

Richard Goldin is a licensed clinical social worker who centers his practice on helping people change the thoughts that hold them back. He uses straightforward, skills-based approaches so clients can feel better and get unstuck. He brings 23 years of experience in mental health and addiction work to each session.

Richard began his career outside of therapy in business and education before shifting into mental health in midlife. That change came after his own experience with depression when a business failure led him to seek help.

Background and approach

He says that learning to challenge self-defeating beliefs transformed his outlook. In sessions he leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical tools. Those methods focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns, building coping skills, and managing strong emotions.

He also integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques to help people reconnect with their values. He has worked with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and attention difficulties. Additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, kink and alternative sex culture, eating concerns, and family of origin matters.

Richard favors a pragmatic, values-centered approach that combines skill practice with personal reflection. He encourages clients to notice what matters most to them and to take small steps toward those goals. He offers in-person work in Illinois and also provides online formats for people who need more flexibility.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Richard names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online change

Richard often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts that worsen anxiety, depression, or addiction. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and short-term exercises that can be practiced between meetings.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT offers step-by-step strategies for managing intense feelings and improving communication in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Clients and the therapist work together to pick tools that match needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls are useful for full sessions and face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins, quick coaching, or help fitting a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep consistent progress while balancing other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy issues. He also helps with eating concerns, ADHD and aging-related matters.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, skills-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with mindfulness and motivational techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful thinking.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 23 years of experience in mental health and addiction counseling, including a background in business and education before moving into clinical work.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there while also offering online options for clients in other places.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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