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Online therapist

William Richert

Calm coaching with practical tools

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Washington, Oregon, Wyoming
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About William

William Richert is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. He combines listening with practical coaching to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or family concerns. William works from a calm, straightforward approach that balances acceptance with specific tools to improve daily functioning.

He practices in Wyoming and holds the LPC credential, listed as OR LPC C2609 and WY LPC LPC-1900.

Background and approach

William often uses skills training and goal-focused work to help people manage strong emotions and reduce overwhelming reactions. He teaches techniques drawn from evidence-based methods so clients can use them between sessions. He also emphasizes understanding personal strengths and building routines that support change.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical steps that a person can try right away. He encourages small experiments and homework that fit into busy lives. He also talks about how the brain and nervous system influence stress and relationships to make tools easier to use.

William views therapy as a collaborative effort. He listens first, then offers options and skills tailored to each person’s needs. He supports clients through setbacks and helps them notice progress along the way.

Outside of direct skills work, he draws on approaches that promote resilience, improve relationships, and help people reconnect with meaning. He believes that what clients do between appointments matters as much as what happens during them.

Approaches that translate well to online care

William often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple, practical experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT combines skills for managing strong emotions with mindfulness practices that help people notice reactions without acting on them, which can be useful for stress, mood swings, and relationship strain.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas by creating a collaborative space where the person’s goals guide the plan. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will listen first, suggest options, and work together with the client to choose methods that fit their needs and life circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule brief skills check-ins, practice new techniques in real situations, or keep momentum between longer sessions. The mix of coaching, skills practice, and short check-ins can fit into busy family schedules and help people keep making steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does William address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coaching needs.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He blends listening with active coaching, using structured skills and practical techniques to help people feel and function better.
How long has he practiced and what is his background?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and applies methods such as dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive approaches in his work.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Wyoming and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential listed as OR LPC C2609 and WY LPC LPC-1900.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging formats to fit different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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