Jack of All Trades, Master of Social Work! Jack has proven to be an important touchpoint in my week. I appreciate his follow-up notes after our sessions. Really great guy.
Jack Richey, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jack is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jack. View 64 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Kind hearted, soft spoken with a sense of humor. Jack is a great listener and provides gentle and at times humorous feedback. Thankful to have shared some conversations with him!
More about Jack
- 20 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Welcome to Better Help! You may be wondering how this works and whether it would be right for you.
My name is Jack Richey. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Interpersonal Communication and Change from the University of Iowa.
I founded and directed an outpatient mental health clinic. I have worked on an inpatient behavioral healthcare unit. I had a private mental health counseling practice. I retired in August of 2021 after thirteen years of providing out patient mental health counseling services in a psychiatric wing of a local clinic under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist.
I've worked with individuals, couples, and families who have had to address a variety of issues. These have included employment difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, family and relationship issues, self-esteem, divorce recovery, and parenting problems.
My counseling style combines Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Solution focused approaches. I do not have a “cookie cutter” or “one size fits all” approach. Each person is unique with specific needs. I try meet clients "where they are".
I believe we can all grow through challenging experiences by increasing self-awareness. Sometimes another person who isn't directly involved can offer a new perspective. Having additional support can guide people through a difficult situation when they feel stuck.
People all want to be able to share their personal experiences, be accepted, and feel understood. I believe it's very important to be open-minded and non-judgmental when people share their personal stories or experiences.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. Your life and your goals are important. If you are ready to take that step toward change, I am here to support, encourage, and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Jack Richey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225121510.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149-004431 · Expires November 2025
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Jack Richey
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Jack of All Trades, Master of Social Work! Jack has proven to be an important touchpoint in my week. I appreciate his follow-up notes after our sessions. Really great guy.
Kind hearted, soft spoken with a sense of humor. Jack is a great listener and provides gentle and at times humorous feedback. Thankful to have shared some conversations with him!
Jack, is a very trusted and trustworthy counselor. He is so easy to talk with and understanding to help me through the issues that brought me to BetterHelp. I am very pleased with Jack and BetterHelp, The suggestions and help he has offered have been spot on for me. I have recommended the service to several friends that I know could benefit from your service. I hope they will follow through and seek the help that you offer.
Jack is the best therapist I have ever worked with! He's very supportive and always helpful! I highly recommend working with Jack!
Provide good solutions to my issues. Very respectful in communications
An amazing counselor! Well rounded. Listens well and offers guidance and the appropriate time! Has helped me in areas: spiritual, personal, work, marriage, loss of a loved one and more. He’s a great guy to have in your corner!
Jack has become a welcome and helpful solution for me to move past my issues and forward in my life. He is easy to talk with and offers a fresh prospective of ideas on controlling the issues that I deal with. Thank you!
Jack was exactly the right therapist for me. He incorporated biblical practices with my circumstances and gave me ideas on how to deal with future situations. He also recommended a book to me that me and my dtr are reading which has helped our relationship. He was wonderful. Thank you.
He's led by the holy Spirit, you can't go wrong. My prayer is that God give him what to say in that hour and boy do Yah give it and he say it!
I greatly appreciate how well he listens and offers insightful comments that resonate with my current situation.
Jack is a wonderful counselor. He is excellent to work with, and I very much enjoy my video sessions with him. Whether I am feeling up or down, Jack has great advice for the situation. I appreciate his expertise and wisdom. He has been critical in finding what works for me, and building the life I want.
Seems very wise. And easy to understand. Speaks very clearly.
I have been seeing Jack for about two years now and I can’t imagine having any other therapist. Jack shares my faith of God and that really helps me feel that God works within him to guide me through my problems. Jack has a great sense of humor and helps me to focus on the positives of life. I feel that he shares the skill of ‘mind imagery’ which helps me to figure out how to deal with problems, with practical examples that I can see and understand. I feel very blesses that I can meet with Jack on a given day because he has many time slots which allows me to fit my therapy into even the busiest days!
Gives great feedback!
Jack Richey is a honest and understanding counselor. He listens well , gives good advice and suggestions from good teaching and even a biblical aspect. He is NOT judgemental and knows that we all have faults , we are not perfect, but really deep down inside strive to be more like Jesus.
Jack is a fantastic therapist. He has helped me with my anxiety, and to see things from a different perspective.
Sessions with Jack are extremely helpful. He is a wonderful listener. And he has offered great advice and support in working through issues that have been concerning for my season. He has many tools to offer and it’s been very helpful so far.
Jack is great because he's not afraid to give it to you straight. If you're wrong he will tell you- if you're right he will tell you.
Jack gives great insight into what I express. Very supportive on my ideas and has showed me perspectives that have allowed me to interpret my thoughts in a healthier way for myself.
Jack has been instrumental in identifying route problems in allowing me to utilize practical steps in overcoming fears, failures, guilt, and shame issues. He has taken the time to ask meaningful questions that provoke thought, and has allowed me to process information in a much healthier way about matters that are crucial to me. I absolutely love his counseling approach and believe that he truly has my best interest at heart.
I’m happy to have you as my therapist Thanks
Jack is exceptional, very attentive, empathetic, personable, kind, caring, straightforward, lively, and most of all wise. He is phenomenal at allowing me to find the solution to the issues I bring to him by asking very choice questions that causes me to take a step back and think for myself. Jack has helped me in so many ways words really can’t express his impact he has had on my life!! Thanks Jack!!
Jack is very professional & understanding
Being a practical thinker, and visual learner, Jack was able to give me amazing worksheets and tools for my mental toolbox to cope with my Depression. He was always responsive to my messages and I could feel a genuine interest in my mental well being in every interaction. I used to be a person who never considered going to therapy until my situation became serious, but I'm glad for an amazing therapist and an online environment as it gave me the freedom to look back at the conversations and notes Jack and I took.
Jack is a Wonderful God fearing Therapist who I now consider a friend. Our ability to relate and the space is feel I have to share unbiased thoughts and ideas I do not feel comfortable with others helps me see a potential, and meet goals. I feel comfortable with Jack. He helps me to allow God to direct my path and it awakens me who I am and purpose. Happy New Year Jack
Jack is kind, thoughtful, funny, and never judges. He is an incredible listener and is fully engaged. He knows when to step in with just a suggestion, or when to share an example from his own journey. I came to Jack with a long list of therapy goals and my life is so different today than just a few months ago. If you match with Jack, count your blessings.
Great Therapist
Jack has been a great and reliable therapist for the four sessions I had him for. I would highly recommend him to anyone who hasn’t done therapy.
Jack is a great person, and the most caring and positive counselor I have ever worked with. When I began seeing him two months ago, I was in a deep, dark hole of anxiety and depression. His encouragement and practical advice helped me climb out of that, and I am now on a path to enjoying life again.
Jack is awesome. He supports what I say with helpful insights. He is humorous at times, which I find comforting. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help.
Jack is a great listener and supporter. In 3 sessions he’s helped me work through some tough issues and I have felt those things ‘lift’ from me. Can’t thank him enough
Excellent therapist
I have absolutely loved my sessions with Jack. It’s his calmness and understanding, but most importantly his religious approach to the sessions that made me open up. I loved that he sometimes shares elements of his life experiences that I could relate to and gain some insight from. It’s definitely helped seeing things from a different perspective. He has a beautiful aura and I saw that in our first session. I am so thankful for his help!
I appreciate Jack. He truly cares!
Jack really cares and helps work out problems. I feel that I can be very honest to him and he supports me. He feels like a friend vs a therapist.
He’s a good therapist
Jack is an extraordinary person, he goes above and beyond to make sure you understand and gives you ways on how to deal with what you are personally dealing with. His faith and knowledge is very encouraging .
Jack is an incredible listener and I really appreciate his warm mannerisms and practical advice.
I want my identity and my views to be kept confidential.
Jack is Great!! Highly Recommend
When I finally took the step to reach out for help with my mental health, Jack was there to help me take things one step at a time. In just the first few sessions, I've learned a lot and have felt supported. I'm impressed with Betterhelp and my therapist match so far.
Very understanding and easy to talk to.
Jack is great guy and an even better therapist. He is patient and understanding. He truly understands people with anxiety and depression. He has taught me that I am important and how to create new pathways in my thinking to help me become a better person! Thank You Jack!
Jack is an experienced therapist who brings a sense of humor along with his interpretations and insights He is comfortable with confrontation when needed and there for validation and support
Jack is able to balance listening and providing guidance. He is able to adapt to my way of problem-solving.
Effective. Understanding.
An experienced therapist with a valued perspective
Felt instantly better after speaking with him, even my family noticed i was different after our first session. Looking forward to more sessions
Great great man. He Loves and follows Jesus Christ. He is very practical and helpful when situations get difficult. I would recommend him to anyone who needs metal help of any kind. He is also a good friend as well as counselor.
I am very satisfied with my counselor and I am very satisfied with Betterhelp.
Jack has been such a great help to me. He listens and understands, but he goes beyond that by helping you set up a plan of action and helping you create goals to better yourself. He is compassionate and knowledgeable. Therapy/counseling was new to me and Jack made it not intimidating, and really encouraged me to open up and dive deep into my life and the things I was dealing with. I can't speak highly enough about Jack
I have found Jack to be a very empathetic and effective counselor. He totally understands my concerns and provides helpful perspectives and insights to my situation. I am very thankful to have him as a therapist and would recommend him and BetterHelp in general for their counseling services.
Jack is a great counselor with amazing recommendations. He a great listener and offers expert advice with personal experiences. 10/10 recommend his services.
Jack is great...the number of times I'm asked for feedback from Better Help is not. If someone is not doing their job, trust me they will let you know about it. People don't want their therapy to feel and operate like a Best Buy or a customer service survey after a lengthy call to AT&T might. And if they do, they are wrong.
Overall Great counselor
I like working with Jack! Jack is highly responsive, active listener, easy to talk to, has good and healthy humor, gives suggestions on books to read as well as worksheets also updates me on current Groupinar sessions. I just started my journey with Jack and I look forward to more great sessions in the future!
Jack is a good person and a fantastic counselor.
I would like to thank Jack for reaching out and making me feel as though I matter . He is kind, encouraging and empowering . I have been learning new skills. He is optimistic in helping me move forward in my life journey. I am Thankful and would highly recommend him as a counselor. Linda A.
Very kind, counselor. Jack is very versatile and engaging.
An excellent and compassionate therapist
Great person and counselor to discuss your life with. Easy going, thought provoking and overall a good time I've had discussing topics with him.
Jack is the greatest! It’s an open and honest environment. He doesn’t tell you how to feel but he provides the tools to help you explore it.
Jack's a great guy, very down to earth and approachable. He's been more honest and candid than any other counselor I've talked to.
Jack was extremely helpful to my wife and me as we learn how to deal with an aging parent with health issues. Jack was able to draw from his expertise and personal experiences to provide us valuable guidance and perspective. He is a very effective listener and communicator.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jack Richey offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jack Richey 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 Jack Richey speak?
Jack Richey speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jack Richey have?
Jack Richey has 20 years of experience.
Where is Jack Richey licensed to practice?
Jack Richey is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Jack Richey accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jack Richey does not accept 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 Jack Richey offer?
Jack Richey offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jack Richey?
Jack Richey 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 Jack Richey?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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