Herbert Stricklin meets people where they are and helps them sort through hard feelings and life changes.
01About Herbert
Herbert Stricklin meets people where they are and helps them sort through hard feelings and life changes. He writes clear goals with each person and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions. Herbert holds IL LCPC and brings decades of experience to each conversation.
He listens first, then suggests ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or mood swings. He also helps people facing relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, or the strain of major life transitions.
Background and approach
Sessions are calm and down-to-earth, with language a worried parent can follow. Herbert uses straightforward methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and story-based approaches to change how people think and act. He also draws on relationship work to address communication and connection challenges.
The goal is to build small, useful habits that add up over time. He has 35 years of professional experience in mental health in Illinois. That background gives him a broad view of common problems and realistic strategies that tend to help.
Herbert adapts the pace and focus to each person's needs. People who choose him often want clear guidance, concrete tools, and steady support while they work through difficult moments. He encourages active steps between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180-003022 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1770643850 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Herbert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Sexuality
Methods Herbert names
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Herbert frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change daily actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood problems.He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work, focusing on improving communication, managing conflict, and restoring connection between partners. Narrative Therapy is used to help people reframe personal stories and separate problems from identity, which can be helpful after trauma or big life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Herbert will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend or combine methods that fit the situation. He checks in as work progresses and adjusts the plan together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging let people check in quickly or use shorter, focused communication between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and other mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, down-to-earth approaches that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and improving communication. Sessions aim for clear steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the credential IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.
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