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Richard Jenkins

LPCC

Affirming, practical support for life changes

  • Evidence-based methods
  • Affirming for LGBT people
  • Focus on coping skills

About Richard

Richard Jenkins is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with ten years of practice. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also brings an affirming approach for LGBT individuals and attends to issues around body image and gender dysphoria.

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented. He helps clients talk through painful feelings, build coping skills, and improve everyday communication. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps and highlight small changes that make a difference.

In the room he prioritizes direct, compassionate conversation. He helps people process past hurts, work through family of origin concerns, and address relationship patterns that cause repeated stress. He also supports those facing addiction, caregiver strain, or complicated separations.

Richard has experience assisting people with aging and geriatric concerns and with autism and Asperger syndrome, offering approaches suited to those needs. He pays attention to the effects of stigma, shame, and guilt, and helps clients develop self-compassion and resilience.

People looking for straightforward help with coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication may find his style helpful. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options and logistics to make sure they fit your situation.

How his approaches translate to online work

Richard works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and emotional processing. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood; this helps people handle day-to-day stress and make steady changes. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills, with exercises that help clients express needs, set boundaries, and repair patterns that cause repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as therapy proceeds so methods stay relevant to progress and real-life demands.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try different approaches without changing location, making it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.

License and NPI

LPCC Ohio · No. E.2505508
NPI1033695499

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, addiction, caregiver stress, and HIV/AIDS.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and aims for clear, usable strategies. Sessions focus on skill building, emotional processing, and improving communication.

What is his background and experience?

He has ten years of experience as a clinician working with mood disorders and life transitions. His work has included attention to stigma, shame, and experiences common to LGBT people.

What credentials and region should I know about?

He is an LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor, practicing in Ohio.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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