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Online therapist

Rick Clements

Practical guidance for stronger connections

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rick

Rick Clements is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice experience. He focuses on helping people build healthier connections and live more honestly with themselves. He speaks plainly and works alongside clients to identify the biggest struggles and practical next steps.

Rick believes life becomes easier when people accept where they are and begin moving forward. He acknowledges the many things that shape a life - childhood experiences, trauma, relationships, and personal choices - and then helps clients find constructive ways to change their situation.

Background and approach

He says there is no shame in asking for help when life feels overwhelming. In sessions he gets to know each person as an individual and prioritizes the concerns that matter most to them. He offers tools and teaches skills clients can use between meetings.

He also checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan when needed. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. His experience includes work with adoption and foster care topics, attachment and family of origin issues, father's concerns, and end-of-life matters.

Rick practices in Utah and provides support in English. He aims to make therapy practical, straightforward, and focused on real change.

Evidence-based techniques applied online

Rick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer relationships. One common approach is teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve sleep; these are short, actionable techniques people can try between sessions to see real change. Another helpful method addresses trauma and attachment by working through past experiences and building safer ways to connect in current relationships; this can ease feelings of shame, anger, or grief and open paths to healthier interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals and preferences, explain options, and work together to pick or blend methods that fit the person’s situation. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people meet from home, fit sessions around busy schedules, and continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver consistent, ongoing support tailored to each client’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Rick address?
Rick works with a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, addictions, depression, bipolar challenges, and life transitions. His additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment, fatherhood, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He focuses on understanding each person's situation, identifying the most pressing problems, and offering practical tools to try between visits. Sessions include regular check-ins to track progress and make changes as needed.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with UT LCSW number 261856-3501, and practices in Utah.
Which language is used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English

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