Jeffrey Riskin, LISW

Jeffrey Riskin is a licensed independent social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and substance concerns. He brings 39 years of clinical experience and aims to make therapy straightforward and relatable. He often focuses on everyday thoughts and habits as a way to relieve symptoms and create lasting change.

Jeffrey uses practical, skills-focused methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different approaches. Sessions tend to include clear steps and simple exercises to practice between meetings. He pays attention to how habits shape feelings and choices, and looks for small, workable shifts that add up over time.

Clients can expect an initial phase of getting clear about strengths and struggles. From there he and the client map a plan together, set short-term goals, and check progress each session. The work can include coping strategies for anger, tools for managing mood swings, and ways to ease compulsive behaviors.

Jeffrey also addresses issues such as parenting pressures, first responder stress, burnout, and questions around identity and relationships. He aims to help people cope with life changes, reduce isolation, and reclaim steadier functioning.

He holds an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - credential in Ohio. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know how meetings will be scheduled and delivered.

How CBT, DBT and Trauma-Focused Work Translate Online

Jeffrey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts that drive stress and unhelpful habits. CBT breaks situations down into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers specific experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT-style work focuses on tolerating strong feelings, improving attention to the present, and practicing interpersonal skills when relationships feel difficult.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to shape current distress. That work is aimed at reducing symptoms tied to traumatic memories and helping people rebuild a sense of safety and control over daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted based on progress and preference so the work stays relevant.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep a regular rhythm of sessions and to try brief check-ins when needed. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held and which formats are available.