Rick (Richard) Jackson

Rick Jackson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work at Capella University, he obtained his master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. Rick has worked with a diverse clientele, addressing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, and ADHD. He specializes in helping individuals struggling with self-injury and suicidal thoughts. Rick is particularly passionate about assisting introverts and providing guidance to those who seek to understand and support their introverted friends or partners. Additionally, he has extensive experience working with children in various family arrangements, including biological, adoptive, and foster families, who are dealing with mental health or behavioral issues. Rick’s counseling style is warm, calm, and interactive, and he strongly believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, rejecting any stigmatizing labels. His therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and client-centered counseling, ensuring that each dialogue and treatment plan is personalized to meet the unique needs of his clients. Rick understands that taking the first step towards becoming the “best you” can be daunting, especially