Richard Heller uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people facing hard life problems.
01About Richard
Richard Heller uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people facing hard life problems. He emphasizes approaches that focus on thoughts and solutions while keeping the person's needs central. Clients can expect respectful, calm conversation and a clear plan for moving forward.
Richard draws on 20 years of counseling experience and has worked in pastoral and chaplaincy roles for many years. That background shaped his style - steady, attentive, and oriented toward everyday changes people can try.
Background and approach
He explains options in simple language and helps people pick steps that fit their life. In sessions he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered and solution-focused methods. That means conversations look at unhelpful thinking, practical experiments to test new ways of coping, and time spent on what the client wants to accomplish.
He also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand different inner parts when that seems useful. Richard has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and loss, relationship problems, parenting strain, work stress, and life transitions. He also works with challenges such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, caregiving stress, and issues that come with aging or illness.
He helps with both short-term goals and longer changes. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and brings a practical, respectful approach to each conversation.
If someone wants a calm, steady clinician who emphasizes doable steps, he can be a good option.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.005419 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1598130841 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Richard names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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04Online support
Approaches that fit online care
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which works well in video or phone sessions where homework and practical exercises can be reviewed together. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, letting the therapist follow the client's lead to build trust and clarity across video, chat, or text.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and then suggests methods to try. This is collaborative - both client and therapist adjust the plan based on what helps most over time.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and try in-session exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, processing between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular momentum and tailor communication to the client's daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and loss, and relationship difficulties. Other areas include stress, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiving or aging issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practical experiments, and listening to the person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of counseling experience and many additional years in pastoral ministry and chaplaincy roles. That background informs a calm, steady approach to care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and practices with that credential in mind. Sessions are offered from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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