Jeffrey Riskin

Jeffrey Riskin is a licensed independent social worker with 39 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are coping with grief, end-of-life concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of mood and trauma-related issues. Jeffrey aims to meet people where they are and to notice the strengths that keep them going.

He listens first and asks practical questions to understand what matters to each person. He uses straightforward language and concrete steps rather than jargon. Sessions focus on making small changes that add up over time and on building skills people can use between meetings.

Jeffrey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused work when those approaches fit a person's needs. He looks for ways to reduce distress and to improve coping during difficult life transitions. He also supports people facing hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns, helping them talk through feelings and practical questions.

Over nearly four decades of practice in Ohio, he has worked with people dealing with addiction, relationship struggles, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and identity concerns. He pays attention to family of origin issues and to patterns that leave people feeling isolated or stuck.

His style is calm and direct. He helps people outline clear, manageable steps and checks progress as they go. The goal is to find a path that fits each person’s life and values.

Approaches for online grief and trauma work

Jeffrey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that come from stressful life changes.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships keep getting stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is based on what shows progress in early sessions and on what the person feels comfortable practicing between meetings.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that works better. Therapists can also tailor pacing and homework to fit home or work routines, helping skills carry over into everyday life.