About Herbert
Herbert Stricklin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. He works with adults who are facing intimacy concerns, addiction struggles, anger, bipolar mood shifts, or major life changes. Herbert is identified as LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and brings decades of practice to each session.
He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations focus on immediate problems and practical steps that fit a person’s daily life.
Background and approach
Herbert adapts the pace and topics to whatever the client needs that week. Over 35 years in the field have shaped his way of working. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits.
He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship patterns and Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories. His approach is collaborative and direct. Clients can expect clear goals, shared decision-making, and techniques to try between sessions.
Herbert pays attention to things like control issues, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, jealousy, and forgiveness when those topics come up. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people inside and outside the U.S. He supports those navigating midlife crises, sexuality questions, and mood disorders with practical guidance and steady support.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Herbert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep them stuck; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. The Gottman Method focuses on relationship patterns and communication skills, helping partners or individuals address recurring conflicts and rebuild connection. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps reshape those stories to reduce pain and open new choices.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Herbert collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. He checks in regularly and can adjust methods if something isn’t working or if priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and varied schedules.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English