- Supportive therapist
- Strength based approach
- 28 years experience
About Stuart
Stuart Riskin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and relationship challenges. He writes in a straightforward way and treats each person with respect and warmth.
Stuart followed a nontraditional path into social work after an earlier career in the entertainment industry. That varied background shaped how he listens and responds. He treats clients as partners and draws on many life and work experiences to inform sessions.
His style is supportive and strength-based. Sessions center on what the person already knows about themselves and on small, practical steps toward change. He believes lasting change happens when the client decides they want to try something different and they and the therapist work together to make it happen.
Stuart uses a mix of conversational, evidence-informed methods such as client-centered work, cognitive approaches, and mindfulness practices. He also incorporates relationship-focused tools when relational patterns are part of the concern. His aim is to help people build clearer thinking, better coping, and kinder self-talk.
Stuart practices in California and offers services in English. He has experience supporting people with a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and care-related burnout. He welcomes international clients and encourages prospective clients to reach out to begin the matching process.
Stuart followed a nontraditional path into social work after an earlier career in the entertainment industry. That varied background shaped how he listens and responds. He treats clients as partners and draws on many life and work experiences to inform sessions.
His style is supportive and strength-based. Sessions center on what the person already knows about themselves and on small, practical steps toward change. He believes lasting change happens when the client decides they want to try something different and they and the therapist work together to make it happen.
Stuart uses a mix of conversational, evidence-informed methods such as client-centered work, cognitive approaches, and mindfulness practices. He also incorporates relationship-focused tools when relational patterns are part of the concern. His aim is to help people build clearer thinking, better coping, and kinder self-talk.
Stuart practices in California and offers services in English. He has experience supporting people with a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and care-related burnout. He welcomes international clients and encourages prospective clients to reach out to begin the matching process.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.