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Rick (Richard) Jackson, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rick is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rick. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Rick has been such a huge help lately. He challenges me to push myself into feeling more and he allows me to go at my own pace too. He's compasionate and determined to work on the things that I want to work on. I am so thankful I found Betterhelp and Rick!

K.I.·Jun 2020

This man got an amazing ear and heart. I went with my intuition, reading is unfit profile for my needs. A good therapist can handle anything. Psychology is complex but how good when someone can make it simple...?

W.I.·Mar 2019

More about Rick

  • 9 years' experience
  • Male
  • LICSW

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Minnesota with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Social Work at Capella University, having earned my master's degree from the University of North Dakota. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients and have addressed various life concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience in supporting individuals struggling with self-injury and suicidal thoughts.

I am particularly passionate about assisting introverts and those seeking to better understand their introverted friends or partners. Additionally, I provide support to caregivers of children—whether biological, adoptive, or foster—who face mental health or behavioral challenges.

My counseling style is warm, calm, and interactive. I firmly believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and client-centered techniques, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of the client.

Taking the first step towards becoming the best version of yourself is crucial. We all experience moments when we feel misunderstood, directionless, or overwhelmed by stress. I am here to support you on this journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Antisocial Personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended Family Issues Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Family Problems First Responder Issues Forgiveness Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Sex Addiction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Rick (Richard) Jackson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629520770.

  • LICSW · Minnesota · 23282 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions. Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Rick (Richard) Jackson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Excellent Support Thank you The best Amazing Comfortable Easy Empathetic Encouraging

Rick has been such a huge help lately. He challenges me to push myself into feeling more and he allows me to go at my own pace too. He's compasionate and determined to work on the things that I want to work on. I am so thankful I found Betterhelp and Rick!

K.I.·Jun 2020

This man got an amazing ear and heart. I went with my intuition, reading is unfit profile for my needs. A good therapist can handle anything. Psychology is complex but how good when someone can make it simple...?

W.I.·Mar 2019

Rick is awesome. I have only had a few sessions with him and he has changed the way i think and handle things. I look forward to my future sessions! I know it's going to do the world of a good and make me a stronger person.

K.A.·Dec 2018

Good at listening, responds when he has time.

V.I.·Aug 2018

Rick has been my counsellor for about a year, and he is by far the best therapist I've ever had. It is obvious that he really cares, and he is very engaged and engaging throughout our sessions (and in between!). I always feel comfortable saying absolutely anything, and I know he'll be in his usual solid, unflappable, helpful mood no matter what kind of mood and energy I bring to a session. He has a good sense of humour which helps to bring lightness to any situation, and he thinks up creative ways for me to tackle problems and reach more helpful thoughts and feelings. He wants me to follow my heart and reach for success, but he doesn't push; I get homework assignments which are always helpful, but I know it's a safe space and he won't mind at all if I haven't fulfilled them by our next session. I'm glad we've been paired up and I look forward to learning and growing more with Rick's help and support.

K.A.·May 2018

Rick is the kind of therapist I was dreaming for. I am grateful to work with him, that i found him on betterhelp.com As a person, he is very compassionate, encouraging. Rick responds to my questions with intelligence and simplicity. But not only, he also has very good tools that help to go from words/thoughts to actions in the daily life. I feel a lot of support, non-judgment. He is in the same time very professional and friendly, knowing how and when to use humour. I had many therapists before in my life and Rick is the one who helps me the best to change concretely. I also appreciate a lot that he is very responsive. He clearly takes an authentic care of his patients. I feel lots of attention, and involvement in his work. I can tell that he really likes what he does and is truly a humanistic person.

W.I·Apr 2017

My experience with BetterHelp and Rick Jackson is very good so far. After my first email Rick managed to nail down the core of my problem and show me that we can work on it. He also keeps following up. I found BetterHelp good because it gives you the time to think at your own pace and comfort of your home.

L.O·Mar 2017

Rick has been great to work with. I appreciate the help he has provided me.

J.A·Mar 2017

Very empathetic and provides excellent creative and constructive ideas to work on.

A.6.·Mar 2017

Everything is exceeding my expectations thank you

N.A·Feb 2017

Excellent - easy to talk too and a very positive person. Made me feel at ease straight away, very supportive and gave good advice.

S.H·Feb 2017

I highly raccomend Rick Jackson, he immediately understands what your problems are and he's really capable of giving you the will to do things to improve yourself. Thank you Rick.

J.A·Jan 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rick (Richard) Jackson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rick (Richard) Jackson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rick (Richard) Jackson speak?

Rick (Richard) Jackson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rick (Richard) Jackson have?

Rick (Richard) Jackson has 9 years of experience.

Where is Rick (Richard) Jackson licensed to practice?

Rick (Richard) Jackson is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Rick (Richard) Jackson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Rick (Richard) Jackson accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rick (Richard) Jackson offer?

Rick (Richard) Jackson offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Rick (Richard) Jackson?

Rick (Richard) Jackson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rick (Richard) Jackson?

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