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Rick George

Practical support for tough family moments

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rick

Rick George is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people facing hard times. He uses plain talk and steady guidance to help clients sort through confusing feelings and make clearer choices. Many people seek him out for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns.

He works from Washington and offers sessions in English, including international clients. Rick leans on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions interact and helps build new habits.

Background and approach

He also uses motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. Psychodynamic ideas are part of his work too, helping people see patterns formed over time. Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, identifying small steps forward, and testing what actually helps in daily life.

He pays attention to relationship and intimacy issues, as well as process addictions and hoarding when these come up. His practice also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling for those facing serious transitions. Rick has practiced for 10 years as an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW LW 61019689.

He combines experience with straightforward coaching to help people move toward goals they choose. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions that fit their needs. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Rick commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum when they feel stuck.

Choosing a way of working is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, and then try approaches that fit. If one method does not help, adjustments are made collaboratively until a better fit is found.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to provide flexibility for busy lives and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect from home, manage scheduling, and follow up between sessions when small steps are being practiced.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rick address?
Rick works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, parenting topics, hoarding, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is direct and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic listening to help people make changes and understand recurring patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and behavior change goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW LW 61019689, practicing from Washington.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible options.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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