About Herbert
Herbert Stricklin offers experienced, compassionate care for people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Background and approach
With 35 years in the field and an Illinois LCPC credential, he works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and intimacy-related problems. He also addresses relationship strain, control issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood concerns, jealousy, forgiveness, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and sexuality.
Herbert draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe stories that influence their feelings and behaviors. He adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation, honoring sensitivity and respect while setting practical goals.
He emphasizes collaboration and supports clients through the often-difficult first steps toward change. Practicing in Illinois and licensed as an LCPC, he is available to international clients and offers multiple remote session formats.
Prospective clients can expect an approachable professional who combines decades of experience with flexible, individualized care.
Approach-Based Online Therapy for Relationships and Life Transitions
Herbert commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method when working online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms, providing practical tools for managing emotions and improving daily functioning. The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship dynamics by teaching communication skills, building trust, and addressing conflict in ways that improve intimacy and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Herbert works collaboratively with each client to decide what fits best. He will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific issues at hand, combining techniques from his approaches to create a tailored plan that reflects the client's needs and pace.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater flexibility in scheduling and continuity of care across locations. These formats make it possible to engage in regular sessions, practice new skills between meetings, and maintain momentum while balancing work and life commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English