Herbert Stricklin

Herbert Stricklin is a licensed clinician in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns. He also supports those dealing with depression, addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, and the strain of major life changes like divorce and separation. He aims to meet people where they are and offer steady, practical support.

With 35 years of experience, Herbert uses straightforward talk and clear goals in sessions. He works with each person to create a plan tailored to their needs. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change in everyday life.

Herbert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and improve communication. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their stories and find new ways to move forward.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. Herbert emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping the work practical. He helps people break problems into smaller steps and practice new skills between meetings.

People often seek him out for midlife concerns, fatherhood issues, jealousy, forgiveness work, and questions about sexuality. Herbert welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. If someone is ready to begin, he guides them through the first scheduling steps.

How Herbert’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Herbert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday coping skills. The Gottman Method is used to identify patterns in relationships and teach clearer communication and problem solving. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and try alternative ways of framing their experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Herbert collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on what feels most helpful and practical for the person he is working with.

Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also allow working through relationship and communication patterns from wherever a person is located, which can be particularly helpful for issues such as divorce and separation and for clients living outside the therapist's state.