- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Richard
Richard West is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington with nine years of clinical experience. He works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also helps with relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Richard uses clear, conversational sessions. He favors straightforward talking, listening, and practical steps clients can try between sessions. He draws on methods that focus on thoughts and behaviors, emotions, and present moment awareness to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills.
His background includes work across a range of problems from mood and bipolar difficulties to addiction and chronic illness. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and serious health issues such as cancer. The variety of cases has shaped a flexible approach to common life stresses.
Sessions are shaped around what an individual needs right now and what seems workable day to day. Richard aims to involve the client in choosing goals and practical strategies rather than imposing a fixed plan. He frames change as a series of manageable steps and conversations about real situations.
People can expect direct communication, checking progress, and adjustments to the plan as things evolve. His approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive and emotion-focused techniques and mindfulness practices. These are used to address specific problems and to build durable coping skills.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Richard blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in a straightforward way. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client's priorities guide each session. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and introduces concrete skills to reduce worry and avoidance. EFT focuses on emotional patterns in relationships and personal interactions to help people better identify and respond to feelings.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Richard will work with each person to decide which approach or combination makes the most sense based on goals and what they prefer. That collaborative selection is revisited as progress and needs change.
The practical benefits of online work include being able to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep ongoing momentum without extra travel. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, scheduling around work, or reducing time spent traveling to appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style with practical steps and regular check-ins. Sessions combine talking, skill practice, and adjustments based on what helps most.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and clinical presentations.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.