Hi,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the helping profession for over 25 years. This has been a second career for me and the journey has been both personally and professionally rewarding!
I have taken a nontraditional career path to become a social worker. I started my first career in the entertainment business and then went on a path of personal introspection and growth to become a social worker. My myriad of professional experiences in both the public and private sectors have equipped me with a unique set of skills, a wealth of knowledge, and clinical expertise to aid others in developing life-long wellness.
As a seasoned professional, I try not to take myself too seriously. I see every client as a colleague bringing their personal knowledge to our working relationship. Clients are always their own personal expert. Therefore, my approach to therapy is always supportive and respectful and strength-based. Growth and behavioral health can only be achieved by working together from a positive position and the client making a conscious decision to want to change. This will bring about personal growth.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 22300
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stuart Riskin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Stuart provided me with a safe space and guidance to identify sources of long term anxieties and fears that were making my work and home life very uncomfortable. Things are better now and I appreciate his patience mixed with frank observations that helped me to recognize deeply buried traumas that needed to be brought to light and sorted out. I was able to return to work and reconnect with people who are important to me after working with him.
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Stuart for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Stuart is a very thoughtful, empathic, and helpful therapist. He does a wonderful job and both validating my concerns, and challenging my own preconceptions.
Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Stuart for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Stuart is intuitive, present and fantastic feedback, insight and guidance.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Stuart for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Stu rocks! As a human and caring soul.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Stuart for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
Stuart is extremely helpful. He listens very well and is respectful, and definitely encourages me to be the best version of myself. I can share my issues without feeling any judgement.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Stuart for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Stuart is rapidly changing my life for the better. Sometimes he frustrates the hell out of me, but results speak volumes.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Stuart for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem