Herbert Stricklin, LCPC

Herbert Stricklin is a licensed therapist in Illinois with 33 years of professional experience. He has worked extensively with people coping with stress and anxiety, as well as those navigating relationship and intimacy-related concerns and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, honoring the courage it takes to seek change.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, he tailors conversations and treatment plans to address the specific circumstances and goals of each client. His work emphasizes practical steps and thoughtful dialogue so clients can build clearer coping strategies and pursue more fulfilling day-to-day lives. Herbert offers steady support through the early steps of seeking help and throughout the therapeutic process, helping clients move toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Herbert draws from established methods to guide online therapy in ways that fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving daily functioning. The Gottman Method centers on improving relationship communication and emotional connection, making it useful for couples work and intimacy-related concerns. Narrative Therapy helps clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their experiences, which can be especially helpful during life transitions or when coping with difficult events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Herbert works together with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists typically combine tools to match the person in front of them rather than relying on a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and some clients choose live chat or text-based messaging for added convenience. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or travel, and to continue therapy when in-person visits are not practical.