Jeffrey Riskin, LISW

Jeffrey Riskin is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio with 39 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

He begins by learning what is happening now and what has helped before. He notices strengths as well as difficulties. Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to manage intense feelings and reduce patterns that cause repeated conflict. He uses familiar, structured methods rather than vague theory.

Jeffrey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach concrete skills. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are driving current problems. In session he helps people name triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice new ways to respond to anger and stress.

His style is straightforward and skills-oriented. Conversations move between understanding what led to the problem and trying small changes to see what works. He treats complicated or long-running issues like dissociation, mood disorders, and obsessive patterns by breaking them into manageable steps.

Clients who want help with commitment issues, fatherhood or first responder stress will find these topics are part of his work. He also helps with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and struggles tied to family of origin or guilt and shame.

Sessions are offered in English. Jeffrey accepts international clients and works with people across a broad range of life and mood challenges.

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