OUR THERAPISTS
Richard “Rick” Jackson, MSW, LICSW
ABOUT ME | I was born in Minnesota and have spent my career helping others feel seen, safe, and supported. My style is down-to-earth, collaborative, and yes—I use humor when it helps. I specialize in care for people who experience thoughts of suicide, and I’m committed to changing how our community talks about suicide—openly, without shame. I also support families with practical, compassionate ways to help a loved one who’s experiencing suicidal thoughts. Beyond that, I work with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and family conflict. When I’m not in session, you’ll find me outside with my dog, camera, or a fishing rod, and spending time with my family.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Board-Approved Supervisor (MN)
CERTIFICATES
CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)
Psychological Autopsy (interview, records review, risk analysis, report writing)
Suicide Prevention & Postvention
INTERVENTIONS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning, Narrative Therapy
WHAT I TREAT
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Phobias, Relationship and Attachment Issues, Family Conflict, Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behavior, and Antisocial Personality Disorder
WHO I TREAT
Children 7 yrs and older, Adolescents through Adulthood, Individual, Couples and Groups, In-person and Teletherapy