Stuart Riskin

Stuart Riskin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 28 years of experience in the helping professions. He approaches people who are overwhelmed by anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, or relationship pain with a calm, straightforward style. Stuart treats each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to find practical ways forward.

He moved into social work after an earlier career in the entertainment industry. That shift gave him varied real-world experience in both public and private settings. Those jobs shaped how he listens and how he helps people make lasting change.

Stuart focuses on clear, respectful conversation rather than jargon. He uses a strengths-based stance and asks clients what they want to change. From there he offers tools and strategies tailored to the person's needs and goals.

Common concerns he addresses include anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiving stress, communication problems, and domestic violence sequelae.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. Stuart mixes practical techniques with moments of reflection so people can try new behaviors between meetings. He welcomes contact from people who want straightforward help getting through a difficult period.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online work

Stuart blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a straightforward way. Client-Centered Therapy means he listens without judging and follows the client's priorities. That helps people feel heard and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skills to shift thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stuart will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. He treats sessions as teamwork and checks in about whether techniques are working for the person.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets between meetings so progress continues outside the session.