- Thoughts and habits focus
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Richard
Richard West is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, anger, and grief. He speaks plain language and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for people taking a first step toward change.
He focuses on practical conversations tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions include talking through current problems, identifying small behavior changes, and building coping skills. Richard aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable.
With nine years of experience, he has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
His approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused work, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and make more intentional choices each day.
Richard asks questions, listens closely, and adapts plans as needs change. He sees therapy as a collaborative process where small shifts in thinking and routine can create lasting change. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform’s intake steps.
He focuses on practical conversations tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions include talking through current problems, identifying small behavior changes, and building coping skills. Richard aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable.
With nine years of experience, he has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
His approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused work, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and make more intentional choices each day.
Richard asks questions, listens closely, and adapts plans as needs change. He sees therapy as a collaborative process where small shifts in thinking and routine can create lasting change. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform’s intake steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring conversations to each person. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to set goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and changing daily habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy. It supports naming feelings and changing interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Richard will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. He aims to collaborate on a plan that matches what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.
Confirm the current online session options before you book, as formats are listed by the platform rather than by the therapist here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone spread work across the week or use video or phone options depending on what feels most practical. Licensed professionals guide how the chosen approach will be used in remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, conversational style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, thought patterns, and everyday habits that can be changed.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns from addiction to chronic health and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.