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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Stuart
Stuart Riskin, LCSW, California license, has 28 years of experience and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, trauma, grief, parenting struggles, and related issues using a supportive, strength-based approach. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and sees clients as experts in their own lives. Stuart emphasizes practical work and clear goals in sessions.
Stuart began his working life in the entertainment industry before moving into social work. That earlier career and later public and private sector roles gave him a wide range of real-world experience. He uses that background to offer straightforward, practical guidance rather than clinical distance.
He describes his style as client-centered and respectful. Sessions focus on the person’s existing strengths and on small, achievable steps toward change. Stuart encourages active participation and decision-making from the person in therapy.
Therapeutic methods he uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness practices, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationships. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people consider and commit to change. These tools are used to address things like mood, addiction, communication, and life transitions.
Stuart works with issues ranging from attachment and abandonment to caregiver stress, codependency, and substance problems. He also supports people coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. His approach mixes practical skill-building with a collaborative attitude.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Stuart notes that lasting change comes from the client deciding to make a change and then doing the work alongside the clinician.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respect for the person’s perspective and on working together to set goals. It helps when someone wants a collaborative therapist who listens and builds on existing strengths.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and shift emotional responses that cause distance or conflict.
Stuart treats finding the right approach as a joint task. He will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs in early sessions and adjust methods based on what helps most. That conversation guides whether more skills work, relationship-focused work, or mindfulness practices are emphasized.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules. Online meetings can make it easier to keep appointments, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while still using CBT, EFT, or client-centered methods effectively.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and grief, parenting and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a supportive, strength-based, client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience in the helping professions, including a prior career in the entertainment industry and roles in both public and private sectors.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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